Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
373656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 149 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372988



Common Names

  • Miliusa zeylanica
  • Ceylonese Miliusa
  • Miliusa Zeylanica


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Description

Miliusa zeylanica (also called Ceylon Miliusa, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miliusa zeylanica is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food and for making rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miliusa zeylanica is a yellowish-green, fragrant flower with a tube-like shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miliusa zeylanica is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Miliusa zeylanica

Miliusa zeylanica can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Miliusa zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miliusa zeylanica?

Miliusa zeylanica

What is the common name of Miliusa zeylanica?

Ceylon Miliusa

What is the natural habitat of Miliusa zeylanica?

Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73965-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.