Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
malifolia
ID:
1084363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Cheek

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 369 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083701



Common Names

  • Humbertioturraea malifolia
  • Mali-leaf Humbertioturraea
  • Mali-leaf Turraea


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Description

Humbertioturraea malifolia (also called Malifolia Humbertioturraea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. It grows in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertioturraea malifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Humbertioturraea malifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertioturraea malifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Humbertioturraea malifolia

Humbertioturraea malifolia can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400871: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.