Tiliacora louisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
louisii
ID:
457315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Troupin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 412 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456647
Common Names
- Tiliacora louisii
- Louis's Tiliacora
- Tiliacora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiliacora louisii (also called Louis' 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 louisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tiliacora louisii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers have five petals and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora louisii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one growing point and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tiliacora louisii
Tiliacora louisii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Tiliacora louisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora louisii?
Tiliacora louisii
What is the common name of Tiliacora louisii?
Louis' Tiliacora
What is the habitat of Tiliacora louisii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2517052: Based on the initial data import
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.