Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sappan
ID:
193437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Tod.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Panorm.1: 3 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192766

Common Names

  • Biancaea Sappan
  • Sappanwood
  • East Indian Rosewood

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Synonyms

  • Caesalpinia sappan L. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia angustifolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Caesalpinia sapang Noronha [invalid]

Description

Biancaea sappan (also called Sappanwood, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to southeastern Australia, where it is found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. Its leaves are dark green, linear to narrowly elliptic in shape, and measure up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Biancaea sappan is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biancaea sappan has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biancaea sappan is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Biancaea sappan

Biancaea sappan can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Biancaea sappan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biancaea sappan?

Biancaea sappan

What is the common name of Biancaea sappan?

Sappanwood

What is the family of Biancaea sappan?

Fabaceae

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Agostino Todaro (1818-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481889-1: Based on the initial data import