Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
japurensis
ID:
419350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 209 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418682



Common Names

  • Vismia japurensis
  • Japure Vismia
  • Japure Vismia


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Description

Vismia japurensis (also called Japure Vismia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia japurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia japurensis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are small and slender, with small, oval leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia japurensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist, fertile soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Vismia japurensis

Vismia japurensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Vismia japurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia japurensis?

Vismia japurensis

What is the common name of Vismia japurensis?

Japurensis vismia

What is the family of Vismia japurensis?

Clusiaceae

Species in the Vismia genus

Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

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