Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaowasku & Kessler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 692 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337924
Common Names
- Thailandica Miliusa
- Miliusa thailandica
- Miliusa
Description
Miliusa thailandica (also called 'Thai Miliusa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is an evergreen tree with stems up to 15 m tall. It is native to Thailand. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miliusa thailandica is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miliusa thailandica is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miliusa thailandica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Miliusa thailandica
Miliusa thailandica is native to Southeast Asia.
Miliusa thailandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miliusa thailandica?
Miliusa thailandica
What is the common name of Miliusa thailandica?
Thai Miliusa
What is the natural habitat of Miliusa thailandica?
Mountain forests
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,
References
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.