Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lactogena
ID:
1296409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 20: 92 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295747



Common Names

  • Milkflower Marila
  • Lactogena Marila
  • Milkflower Pitchapple


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Description

Marila lactogena (also called Milky marila, 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

Marila lactogena is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marila lactogena has small, white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marila lactogena 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 Marila lactogena

Marila lactogena can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Marila lactogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marila lactogena?

Marila lactogena

What is the common name of Marila lactogena?

Milky Marila

What is the natural habitat of Marila lactogena?

It is native to Central and South America

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,

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