Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
magnifolia
ID:
475417

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 376 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474749

Common Names

  • Picramnia magnifolia
  • Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
  • Caboclo-Pau

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Description

Picramnia magnifolia (also called Magnifolia, among many other common names) is a small tree with white flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia magnifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picramnia magnifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia magnifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Picramnia magnifolia

Picramnia magnifolia is native to Central and South America.

Picramnia magnifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia magnifolia?

Picramnia magnifolia

What are the common names of Picramnia magnifolia?

Common names of Picramnia magnifolia include Magnificent picramnia and Magnificent false picramnia.

What type of plant is Picramnia magnifolia?

Picramnia magnifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae.

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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