Tiliacora acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1084481
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Miers
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 2, 7: 39 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083819
Common Names
- Tiliacora acuminata
- Acuminata Tiliacora
- Acuminata Tiliacora Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiliacora acuminata (also called Acuminate Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Asia. It has a woody stem and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in moist forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora acuminata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiliacora acuminata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora acuminata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Tiliacora acuminata
Tiliacora acuminata can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana, Tiliacora gossweileri, Tiliacora lehmbachii, Tiliacora laurentii, Tiliacora laevifolia, Tiliacora kenyensis, Tiliacora bequaertii, Tiliacora insularis, Tiliacora gabonensis, Tiliacora funifera, Tiliacora ealaensis, Tiliacora louisii, Tiliacora triandra, Tiliacora ovalis, Tiliacora nigerica, Tiliacora tisserantii, Tiliacora chrysobotrya, Tiliacora pynaertii, Tiliacora acuminata, Tiliacora klaineana, Tiliacora macrophylla, Tiliacora odorata, Tiliacora sebicea, Tiliacora latifolia, Tiliacora leonardii, Tiliacora dielsiana, Tiliacora dinklagei, Tiliacora leonensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,
References
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581532-1: Based on the initial data import