Tiliacora laevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevifolia
ID:
457287
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 63 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456619
Common Names
- Tiliacora laevifolia
- Smooth-Leaved Tiliacora
- Tiliacora
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- Aristega laevifolia Miers [unknown]
Description
Tiliacora laevifolia (also called Smooth-Leaved Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora laevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiliacora laevifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Tiliacora laevifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Tiliacora laevifolia
Tiliacora laevifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Tiliacora laevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora laevifolia?
Tiliacora laevifolia
What is the common name of Tiliacora laevifolia?
Smooth-Leaved Tiliacora
What is the habitat of Tiliacora laevifolia?
Tropical rainforest
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
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' 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:581549-1: Based on the initial data import