Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
vanderwerffii
ID:
1285896

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Alves & Baitello

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 22: 356 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285234



Common Names

  • Mezilaurus vanderwerffii
  • Vanderwerff's Mezilaurus
  • Vanderwerff Mezilaurus


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Description

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii (also called Mezilaurus vanderwerffii, among many other common names) is a tree native to South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 20 metres. Its leaves are opposite, elliptic-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Mezilaurus vanderwerffii

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii is found in the Amazon rainforest.

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus vanderwerffii?

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii

What is the common name of Mezilaurus vanderwerffii?

Vanderwerff's Mezilaurus

What is the habitat of Mezilaurus vanderwerffii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50326682: Based on the initial data import
João Batista Baitello (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baitello' in the authors string.
Flávio Macedo Alves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Alves' in the authors string.