Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
1066836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 145 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066174



Common Names

  • Miliusa cuneata
  • Cuneate Miliusa
  • Cuneata


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Description

Miliusa cuneata (also called Cuneate miliusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, reaching up to 8 m in height, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the western Amazon region of South America, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miliusa cuneata has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper. The plant is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miliusa cuneata are small, white or yellowish, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miliusa cuneata is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular watering. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Miliusa cuneata

Miliusa cuneata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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,

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