Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
lieneana
ID:
419201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paula & E.P.Heringer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 30: 92 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418533



Common Names

  • Virola lieneana
  • Liene's Virola
  • Liene's Virola


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Description

Virola lieneana (also called Liene's Virola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in lowland rainforests, and in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Virola lieneana is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Virola lieneana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virola lieneana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil and can tolerate some salt. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Virola lieneana

Virola lieneana is native to Central and South America. It is found in lowland and montane forests, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Virola lieneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Virola lieneana?

Virola lieneana

What is the common name of Virola lieneana?

Liene's Virola

What is the natural habitat of Virola lieneana?

Tropical moist forests

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

Ezechias Heringer (1905-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heringer' in the authors string.
José Elsio de Paula (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896314-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.