Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaowasku & Kessler
Source:
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 685 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044643
Common Names
- Miliusa hirsuta
- Hirsuta Miliusa
- Hirsuta's Miliusa
Description
Miliusa hirsuta (also called hairy miliusa, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical forests and can reach heights of up to 15 m. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Miliusa hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miliusa hirsuta has small yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are pale green with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miliusa hirsuta is a small evergreen tree that is propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Miliusa hirsuta
Miliusa hirsuta can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern India, including the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Himalayas.
Miliusa hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miliusa hirsuta?
Miliusa hirsuta
What is the common name of Miliusa hirsuta?
Hairy Miliusa
What is the natural habitat of Miliusa hirsuta?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,