Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1285216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Cunn.) A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 669 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284554





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Description

Wilkiea macrophylla (also called 'Large-Leaved Wilkiea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8-10 m. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, with a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wilkiea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wilkiea macrophylla is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wilkiea macrophylla can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Wilkiea macrophylla

Wilkiea macrophylla is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Wilkiea macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilkiea macrophylla?

Wilkiea macrophylla

What is the common name of Wilkiea macrophylla?

Large-leaved Wilkiea

Where is Wilkiea macrophylla native to?

Australia

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582504-1: Based on the initial data import