Status:
valid
Authors:
Schwacke & Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Königl. Bot. Gart. Breslau 1: 112 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373105
Common Names
- Lindaviana Mezilaurus
- African Mezilaurus
- Mezilaurus Lindaviana
Synonyms
- Mezilaurus wurdackiana C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Misanteca duckei Samp. [unknown]
- Silvia duckei (Samp.) Samp. [unknown]
Description
Mezilaurus lindaviana (also called Brazilian walnut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple, ovate to elliptic, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Mezilaurus lindaviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mezilaurus lindaviana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mezilaurus lindaviana is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Mezilaurus lindaviana
Mezilaurus lindaviana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Mezilaurus lindaviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus lindaviana?
Mezilaurus lindaviana
Where is Mezilaurus lindaviana found?
Mezilaurus lindaviana is found in Brazil.
What is the natural habitat of Mezilaurus lindaviana?
The natural habitat of Mezilaurus lindaviana is tropical rainforests.
Species in the Mezilaurus genus
Mezilaurus duckei,
Mezilaurus ita-uba,
Mezilaurus lindaviana,
Mezilaurus micrantha,
Mezilaurus navalium,
Mezilaurus decurrens,
Mezilaurus caatingae,
Mezilaurus sprucei,
Mezilaurus pyriflora,
Mezilaurus introrsa,
Mezilaurus subcordata,
Mezilaurus synandra,
Mezilaurus crassiramea,
Mezilaurus opaca,
Mezilaurus palcazuensis,
Mezilaurus triunca,
Mezilaurus campaucola,
Mezilaurus manausensis,
Mezilaurus vanderwerffii,
Mezilaurus glabriantha,
Mezilaurus microphylla,
Mezilaurus revolutifolia,
Mezilaurus sessiliflora,
Species in the Lauraceae family
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Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,