Marila spiciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiciformis
ID:
1296738
Status:
valid
Authors:
McDearman & S.McDaniel
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 106 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296076
Common Names
- Spiciform Marila
- Spiciform Marila Tree
- Spiciform Marila Fruit Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marila spiciformis (also called Spiciformis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marila spiciformis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marila spiciformis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Marila spiciformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Marila spiciformis
Marila spiciformis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Marila spiciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila spiciformis?
Marila spiciformis
What is the common name of Marila spiciformis?
Spike Marila
Where is Marila spiciformis found?
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-7801216: Based on the initial data import
W. McDearman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McDearman' in the authors string.