Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
419209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 499 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418541



Common Names

  • Virola Multiflora
  • Many-flowered Virola
  • Many-flowered Ucuuba


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Description

Virola multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora 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 multiflora 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 multiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Virola multiflora

Virola multiflora is found in the Amazon rainforest in Peru.

Virola multiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Virola multiflora?

Virola multiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the size of Virola multiflora?

Virola multiflora is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of up to 25 meters.

What is the flowering season of Virola multiflora?

Virola multiflora flowers from late spring to early summer.

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267180-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.