Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 54 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296112
Common Names
- Mandurr Vismia
- Mandurr Vismia Tree
- Mandurr Vismia Fruit Tree
Description
Vismia mandurr (also called Mandurr, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vismia mandurr is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vismia mandurr is white with four petals and many yellow stamens. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vismia mandurr is a perennial evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.
Where to Find Vismia mandurr
Vismia mandurr is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Vismia mandurr FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vismia mandurr?
Vismia mandurr
What is the common name of Vismia mandurr?
Mandurr Vismia
What is the natural habitat of Vismia mandurr?
Tropical forests
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,