Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
419353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 18: 303 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418685



Common Names

  • Vismia laevis
  • Smooth Vismia
  • Smooth Vismia


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Description

Vismia laevis (also called Smooth 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 laevis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis

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

Vismia laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia laevis?

Vismia laevis

What is the common name of Vismia laevis?

Laevis vismia

What is the family of Vismia laevis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2452435: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.