Marila macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
377277
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 72 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376609
Common Names
- Marila macrophylla
- Large-leaved Marila
- Large-leaved Marila-berry
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- Marila dolychandra Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Marila macrophylla (also called Macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla has large, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marila macrophylla 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 macrophylla
Marila macrophylla is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Marila macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila macrophylla?
Marila macrophylla
What is the common name of Marila macrophylla?
Marila
What is the natural habitat of Marila macrophylla?
Tropical and subtropical moist 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:829106-1: Based on the initial data import