Vismia magnoliifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnoliifolia
ID:
419331
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 3: 118 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418663
Common Names
- Vismia magnoliifolia
- Magnolia-leaved Vismia
- Magnolia-leaved Vismia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vismia magnoliifolia (also called Magnolia-leaved 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 magnoliifolia 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 magnoliifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vismia magnoliifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once established, the plants will need little care and can be divided every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Vismia magnoliifolia
Vismia magnoliifolia is found in the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
Vismia magnoliifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vismia magnoliifolia?
Vismia magnoliifolia
What is the common name of Vismia magnoliifolia?
Magnolia-leaved Vismia
What is the natural habitat of Vismia magnoliifolia?
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-2452354: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.