Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 306 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295742
Common Names
- Leatherleaf Kielmeyera
- Neriifolia Kielmeyera
- Leatherleaf Clusia
Description
Kielmeyera neriifolia (also called Nettle-leaved kielmeyera, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with smooth, gray bark. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glossy green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Kielmeyera neriifolia is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kielmeyera neriifolia is white, with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kielmeyera neriifolia is a small evergreen tree that is native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a potting mix until they root.
Where to Find Kielmeyera neriifolia
Kielmeyera neriifolia can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Kielmeyera neriifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera neriifolia?
Kielmeyera neriifolia
What are the common names of Kielmeyera neriifolia?
Neriifolia Kielmeyera, Black-leaf Kielmeyera
What is the natural habitat of Kielmeyera neriifolia?
It is found in humid forests, along streams, and in other moist habitats in South America.
Species in the Kielmeyera genus
Kielmeyera coriacea,
Kielmeyera anisosepala,
Kielmeyera bifaria,
Kielmeyera altissima,
Kielmeyera marauensis,
Kielmeyera obtecta,
Kielmeyera occhioniana,
Kielmeyera paniculata,
Kielmeyera decipiens,
Kielmeyera divergens,
Kielmeyera elata,
Kielmeyera falcata,
Kielmeyera grandiflora,
Kielmeyera insignis,
Kielmeyera itacarensis,
Kielmeyera juruenensis,
Kielmeyera trichophora,
Kielmeyera similis,
Kielmeyera regalis,
Kielmeyera reticulata,
Kielmeyera rufotomentosa,
Kielmeyera rupestris,
Kielmeyera sigillata,
Kielmeyera rizziniana,
Kielmeyera rosea,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera speciosa,
Kielmeyera excelsa,
Kielmeyera corymbosa,
Kielmeyera neglecta,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera variabilis,
Kielmeyera tomentosa,
Kielmeyera abdita,
Kielmeyera appariciana,
Kielmeyera cuspidata,
Kielmeyera lathrophyton,
Kielmeyera pulcherrima,
Kielmeyera pumila,
Kielmeyera argentea,
Kielmeyera humifusa,
Kielmeyera membranacea,
Kielmeyera neriifolia,
Kielmeyera rubriflora,
Kielmeyera gracilis,
Kielmeyera rugosa,
Kielmeyera peruviana,
Kielmeyera albopunctata,
Kielmeyera ferruginosa,
Kielmeyera aureovinosa,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,