Beilschmiedia tawa

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Lauraceae

Genus

Beilschmiedia

Life cycle

perennial

Foliage

evergreen

Woodiness

woody

Height

25 m

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw or cooked^[5][6][2][3]. A sweet taste when it is fully ripe^[4]. Seed - cooked^[3]. It is usually steamed and then dried, when it will store in good condition for several years^[4]. There are no edible uses listed for Beilschmiedia tawa.

Environment

Range

New Zealand.

Habitat

Shady moist forests in lowland and lower montane areas on North and South Islands, south to 42° S^[1].

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Cultivation

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Related plants

• Beilschmiedia sikkimensis
• Cassythia glabellaDevil's Twine
• Cinnamomum camphoraCamphor
• Laurus nobilisBay

References

1. Allan. H. H. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer, Wellington. 1961-00-00

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2. Laing. and Blackwell. Plants of New Zealand. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd 1907-00-00

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3. Brooker. S. G., Cambie. R. C. and Cooper. R. C. Economic Native Plants of New Zealand. Oxford University Press 1991-00-00 ISBN 0-19-558229-2

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4. Crowe. A. Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Hodder and Stoughton 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-340-508302

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5. Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim 1959-00-00

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6. Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable 1974-00-00 ISBN 0094579202

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