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Javanese bishopwood
Scientific Name: Bischofia javanica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Javanese Bishopwood (Bischofia javanica)
The Javanese bishopwood, scientifically known as Bischofia javanica, is a hardwood tree with several common names, including bishopwood, Java cedar, Javanese bishopweed, koka, tongotongo, and toog.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Bischofia javanica has a high allergen potential.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bischofia javanica Blume
- Family: Phyllanthaceae (previously Euphorbiaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Bischofia trifoliata
- USDA PLANTS Symbol: BIJA
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southern Asia, Australia, and Polynesia.
- Found in Florida, with examples observed in Oakwood Lakes Boynton Beach.
Ecological Role
- Considered an exotic and invasive species in Florida.
- Identified as a serious invasive pest, particularly in Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a hardwood tree.
- Branches are described as drooping but resistant to breakage.
- Evergreen tree that can reach up to 18 meters in height.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Serves as a host plant for the disease known as brown root rot, caused by the pathogen Phellinus.
- Serves as a host plant for the disease called maruhoshi-byo, caused by Pestalotia bischofiae Sawada.
Additional Information
- Fruits are used to make wine.
- Wood is used in construction for beams, posts, docks, and bridges.
- Grows well in sandy soil.
Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Invasive Plant Atlas
- Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden: davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/71266/
- National Tropical Botanical Gardens
- Plantwise
- niiss.org
- invasive.org