Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
377266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 15 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376598



Common Names

  • Marila Tomentosa
  • Tomentose Marila
  • Marila


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Description

Marila tomentosa (also called Tomentose 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with dark 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, fuzzy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marila tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Marila tomentosa is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Marila tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marila tomentosa?

Marila tomentosa

What is the family of Marila tomentosa?

Cyperaceae

What is the natural habitat of Marila tomentosa?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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,

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