Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
plicatifolia
ID:
1296467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 54 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295805



Common Names

  • Vismia plicatifolia
  • Pleated Vismia
  • Pleated-Leaved Vismia


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Description

Vismia plicatifolia (also called Plicate-Leaf Vismia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually 1–3 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia plicatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia plicatifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia plicatifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Vismia plicatifolia

Vismia plicatifolia can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Vismia plicatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia plicatifolia?

Vismia plicatifolia

What is the common name of Vismia plicatifolia?

Cherry Tree

What is the natural habitat of Vismia plicatifolia?

Tropical 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,