Marila asymmetralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asymmetralis
ID:
1296778
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.F.Stevens
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296116
Common Names
- Asymmetralis Marila
- Asymmetralis Marila Tree
- Asymmetralis Marila Fruit Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marila asymmetralis (also called Marila, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marila asymmetralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower that can be used for decoration. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marila asymmetralis is white with four petals and many yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Marila asymmetralis is a perennial evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.
Where to Find Marila asymmetralis
Marila asymmetralis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Marila asymmetralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila asymmetralis?
Marila asymmetralis
What is the common name of Marila asymmetralis?
Asymmetrical Marila
What is the natural habitat of Marila asymmetralis?
Tropical forests
Species in the Marila genus
Marila podantha, Marila magnifica, Marila tomentosa, Marila racemosa, Marila florenciana, Marila biflora, Marila micrantha, Marila geminata, Marila grandiflora, Marila laxiflora, Marila macrophylla, Marila saramaccana, Marila alternifolia, Marila lactogena, Marila nitida, Marila domingensis, Marila spiciformis, Marila asymmetralis, Marila cespedesiana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7801407: Based on the initial data import
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.