Marila nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1296410
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 64 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295748
Common Names
- Shiny Marila
- Nitida Marila
- Shiny Pitchapple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marila nitida (also called Shiny 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 nitida is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat wounds, cuts, and bruises.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marila nitida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marila nitida 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 nitida
Marila nitida can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Marila nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila nitida?
Marila nitida
What is the common name of Marila nitida?
Shiny Marila
What is the natural habitat of Marila nitida?
It is native to Central and South America
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-7800374: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.