Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaowasku & Kessler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 54: 8 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336699
Common Names
- Miliusa viridiflora
- Viridiflora Miliusa
- Viridiflora's Miliusa
Description
Miliusa viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Miliusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Miliusa viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miliusa viridiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miliusa viridiflora can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Miliusa viridiflora
Miliusa viridiflora is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical forests, often near streams.
Miliusa viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miliusa viridiflora?
Miliusa viridiflora
What type of plant is Miliusa viridiflora?
It is a type of tree
Where is Miliusa viridiflora native to?
It is native to India
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.