Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
439755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 157 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439087

Common Names

  • Santiria Mollis
  • Soft Santiria
  • Soft-leaved Santiria

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Synonyms

  • Canarium hirtipetalum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Santiria mollis (also called Soft Santiria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Santiriaceae family. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical forests and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Santiria mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Santiria mollis is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santiria mollis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Santiria mollis

Santiria mollis is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Santiria mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santiria mollis?

Santiria mollis

What is the family of Santiria mollis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Santiria mollis?

Mollis Santiria

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,