Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1584581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Finet & Gagnep.

Source:

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 153 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200027702



Common Names

  • Miliusa tomentosa
  • Hairy Miliusa
  • Tomentosa Miliusa


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Description

Miliusa tomentosa (also called Downy Miliusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miliusa tomentosa is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miliusa tomentosa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miliusa tomentosa is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Miliusa tomentosa

Miliusa tomentosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Miliusa tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miliusa tomentosa?

Miliusa tomentosa

What is the common name of Miliusa tomentosa?

Woolly miliusa

What are the uses of Miliusa tomentosa?

The plant is used for medicinal purposes.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60459481-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.