Malesherbia tocopillana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tocopillana
ID:
1076823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ricardi
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 16: 48 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076161
Common Names
- Malesherbia Tocopillana
- Malesherbia
- Tocopillana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malesherbia tocopillana (also called Tocopillana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 21 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has dark green, ovate-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Malesherbia tocopillana is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malesherbia tocopillana has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malesherbia tocopillana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Malesherbia tocopillana
Malesherbia tocopillana is native to South America.
Species in the Malesherbia genus
Malesherbia rugosa, Malesherbia multiflora, Malesherbia fasciculata, Malesherbia obtusa, Malesherbia densiflora, Malesherbia deserticola, Malesherbia haemantha, Malesherbia lactea, Malesherbia linearifolia, Malesherbia lirana, Malesherbia solanoides, Malesherbia tubulosa, Malesherbia turbinea, Malesherbia weberbaueri, Malesherbia ardens, Malesherbia scarlatiflora, Malesherbia angustisecta, Malesherbia auristipulata, Malesherbia campanulata, Malesherbia humilis, Malesherbia lanceolata, Malesherbia paniculata, Malesherbia tenuifolia, Malesherbia tocopillana, Malesherbia splendens, Malesherbia arequipensis, Malesherbia corallina, Malesherbia laraosensis, Malesherbia fatimae,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19400051: Based on the initial data import
Mario Héctor Ricardi Salinas (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricardi' in the authors string.