Marila magnifica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
377265
Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden & Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Pl. Columb. 1: 60 (1863 publ. 1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376597
Common Names
- Marila Magnifica
- Magnificent Marila
- Marila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marila magnifica (also called Magnificent 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 magnifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marila magnifica has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marila magnifica is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Marila magnifica
Marila magnifica is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Marila magnifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila magnifica?
Marila magnifica
What is the family of Marila magnifica?
Cyperaceae
What is the natural habitat of Marila magnifica?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
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 kew-2372397: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.