Beilschmiedia sikkimensis
King ex Hook.f.
Lauraceae
Common Name:
General Information
Beilschmiedia sikkimensis is a large, evergreen tree.
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
506- Title
- The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes)
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hooker J.D.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- L.Reeve & Co.; London
- Year
- 1872 - 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
Range
E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan
Habitat
Hills; at elevations up to 2,150 metres, perhaps to 2,400 metres[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 20.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Beilschmiedia sikkimensis is found at low to moderate elevations in the Indian Himalayas, possibly to 2,400 metres. It should succeed outdoors in subtropical to warm temperate regions.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is light-gray to brownish-white in colour. The grain is close and even, the wood soft. It takes a smooth surface when planing. It is used in construction, making crates etc, which is the best use to which the wood could be put. It is unlikely to repay the costs of export[
146- Title
- A Manual of Indian Timbers.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Gamble. J. S.
- Publisher
- Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
- Year
- 1972
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.
,
719- Title
- A Manual of the Timbers of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Howard A.L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- MacMillan and Co.; London.
- Year
- 1934
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent and comprehensive book on timbers. Rather dated, but still a main source of information for many of the less known woods. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed
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