Marila saramaccana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saramaccana
ID:
1278272
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pulle
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 6: 278 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277610
Common Names
- Marila saramaccana
- Saramaccana Marila
- Marila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marila saramaccana (also called Saramacca Marila, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Marila saramaccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marila saramaccana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marila saramaccana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Marila saramaccana
Marila saramaccana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Marila saramaccana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila saramaccana?
Marila saramaccana
What is the natural habitat of Marila saramaccana?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What are the growth requirements of Marila saramaccana?
It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist soil.
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-50295068: Based on the initial data import
August Adriaan Pulle (1878-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulle' in the authors string.