Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
molleoides
ID:
362038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 394 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361370



Common Names

  • Lithraea molleoides
  • Violet Oak
  • Violet Ash


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Synonyms

  • Lithraea gilliesii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lithraea lorentzii Griseb. ex Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Lithraea ternifolia (Gillies ex Hook.) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Rhus commersonii Poir. [unknown]
  • Rhus meridionalis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Schinus ternifolia Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Schinus molleoides Vell. [unknown]
  • Rhus clausseniana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Lithraea aroeirinha Marchand ex Warm. [unknown]
  • Schinus leucocarpus Mart. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Schinus tenuifolius Steud. [unknown]
  • Schinus terebinthifolius ternifolius (Gillies) Marchand [unknown]
  • Lithraea molleoides lorentziana Hieron. ex Lillo [unknown]
  • Lithraea lorentziana Hieron. ex Niederl. [unknown]

Description

Lithraea molleoides (also called Soft Lithraea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in forests, woodlands, and other shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lithraea molleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithraea molleoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithraea molleoides is an easy-to-grow perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Lithraea molleoides

Lithraea molleoides is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Lithraea molleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithraea molleoides?

Lithraea molleoides

What is the common name of Lithraea molleoides?

Molleoides Oak

What is the natural habitat of Lithraea molleoides?

Dry, rocky areas of South America

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2342605: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.