Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
377276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 9 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376608



Common Names

  • Marila laxiflora
  • Loose-flowered Marila
  • Loose-flowered Marila-berry


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Synonyms

  • Marila verapazensis Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Marila laxiflora multinervia Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Marila laxiflora (also called Laxiflora Marila, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Marila laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its large, showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marila laxiflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marila laxiflora is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Marila laxiflora

Marila laxiflora is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Marila laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marila laxiflora?

Marila laxiflora

What is the common name of Marila laxiflora?

Marila

What is the natural habitat of Marila laxiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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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