Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
aequatorialis
ID:
1258911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muriel & Balslev

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 443 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258249



Common Names

  • Virola aequatorialis
  • Aequatorialis Virola
  • Aequatorialis Virola Plant


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Description

Virola aequatorialis (also called Equatorial Virola, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen tree. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Virola aequatorialis is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Virola aequatorialis are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virola aequatorialis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Virola aequatorialis

Virola aequatorialis is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Virola aequatorialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Virola aequatorialis?

Virola aequatorialis

What is the common name of Virola aequatorialis?

Equatorial Virola

What type of plant is Virola aequatorialis?

A flowering tree

Species in the Virola genus

Virola venosa, Virola steyermarkii, Virola subsessilis, Virola surinamensis, Virola theiodora, Virola schultesii, Virola urbaniana, Virola pavonis, Virola officinalis, Virola sebifera, Virola parvifolia, Virola polyneura, Virola rugulosa, Virola multinervia, Virola bicuhyba, Virola calophylla, Virola carinata, Virola coelhoi, Virola lieneana, Virola micrantha, Virola minutiflora, Virola gardneri, Virola multiflora, Virola duckei, Virola elongata, Virola guatemalensis, Virola guggenheimii, Virola koschnyi, Virola michelii, Virola calophylloidea, Virola divergens, Virola mollissima, Virola peruviana, Virola sessilis, Virola weberbaueri, Virola decorticans, Virola flexuosa, Virola loretensis, Virola macrocarpa, Virola megacarpa, Virola albidiflora, Virola caducifolia, Virola marlenei, Virola obovata, Virola dixonii, Virola reidii, Virola multicostata, Virola crebrinervia, Virola malmei, Virola kwatae,

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Henrik Balslev (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balslev' in the authors string.
Priscilla Muriel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muriel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320800-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.