Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lauriformis
ID:
419325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Choisy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Monogr. Hypéric. : 35 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418657



Common Names

  • Vismia lauriformis
  • Laurel-leaved Vismia
  • Laurel-leaved Vismia


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Description

Vismia lauriformis (also called Lauriform 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 lauriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia lauriformis has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia lauriformis is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Vismia lauriformis

Vismia lauriformis is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Vismia lauriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia lauriformis?

Vismia lauriformis

What is the common name of Vismia lauriformis?

Laurel-leaved Vismia

What is the natural habitat of Vismia lauriformis?

It is found in lowland and montane rainforests

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-2452346: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.