Status:
valid
Authors:
Jovet-Ast
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 85 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372449
Common Names
- Miliusa banghoiensis
- Banghoi Miliusa
- Fragrant Miliusa
Description
Miliusa banghoiensis (also called Banghoien Miliusa, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Asia. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate and ovate. It grows in evergreen forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Miliusa banghoiensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miliusa banghoiensis is yellow and bell-shaped, and is about 2 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, round, and smooth. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miliusa banghoiensis is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small tree, growing to 6 m tall. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, 8–15 cm long and 2–3.5 cm broad. The flowers are produced in clusters of 3–5, each flower with six white petals. The fruit is a globose, yellow-green drupe, 1–1.5 cm diameter.
Where to Find Miliusa banghoiensis
Miliusa banghoiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Miliusa banghoiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miliusa banghoiensis?
Miliusa banghoiensis
What is the natural habitat of Miliusa banghoiensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the average size of Miliusa banghoiensis?
It is a small tree, usually reaching a height of 8-10 m.
Species in the Miliusa genus
Miliusa banghoiensis,
Miliusa campanulata,
Miliusa filipes,
Miliusa amplexicaulis,
Miliusa andamanica,
Miliusa baillonii,
Miliusa fusca,
Miliusa saccata,
Miliusa sclerocarpa,
Miliusa velutina,
Miliusa thorelii,
Miliusa tristis,
Miliusa indica,
Miliusa koolsii,
Miliusa parviflora,
Miliusa nilagirica,
Miliusa macrocarpa,
Miliusa macropoda,
Miliusa mollis,
Miliusa montana,
Miliusa vidalii,
Miliusa wightiana,
Miliusa zeylanica,
Miliusa glandulifera,
Miliusa tirunelvelica,
Miliusa novoguineensis,
Miliusa lanceolata,
Miliusa wayanadica,
Miliusa balansae,
Miliusa brahei,
Miliusa cuneata,
Miliusa horsfieldii,
Miliusa traceyi,
Miliusa tenuistipitata,
Miliusa gokhalaei,
Miliusa codonantha,
Miliusa dioeca,
Miliusa butonensis,
Miliusa viridiflora,
Miliusa fragrans,
Miliusa nakhonsiana,
Miliusa sessilis,
Miliusa thailandica,
Miliusa umpangensis,
Miliusa astiana,
Miliusa cambodgensis,
Miliusa ninhbinhensis,
Miliusa pumila,
Miliusa eupoda,
Miliusa malnadensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,