Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tiliifolia
ID:
940669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 168 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940007



Common Names

  • Alchornea tiliifolia
  • Tiliifolia Alchornea
  • Tiliifolia


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Description

Alchornea tiliifolia (also called 'Mocambo', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-oblong. It grows in tropical rainforests, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea tiliifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea tiliifolia is white with a yellow center, and its seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea tiliifolia is an evergreen shrub native to Venezuela. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in bright light and warm temperatures until it is well-rooted. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep the temperature and humidity levels consistent. The seedlings should be kept in bright light and warm temperatures until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Alchornea tiliifolia

Alchornea tiliifolia is native to Venezuela and can be found in the tropical deciduous forests of the country.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References