Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1084600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Troupin

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 25: 133 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083938

Common Names

  • Tiliacora latifolia
  • Latifolia Tiliacora
  • Tiliacora Latifolia

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Description

Tiliacora latifolia (also called Broad-leaved tiliacora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tiliacora latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tiliacora latifolia is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Tiliacora latifolia

Tiliacora latifolia is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

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,

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