Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villarianum
ID:
927048

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Revis. Pl. Vasc. Filip. : 142 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926383



Common Names

  • Homalium villarianum
  • Villarianum Homalium
  • Villarianum Tree


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Description

Homalium villarianum (also called Villarianum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Homalium villarianum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental tree for its attractive foliage and as a timber tree for its hardwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalium villarianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium villarianum is a tropical tree that is native to the Philippines. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Homalium villarianum

Homalium villarianum can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Homalium genus

Homalium abdessammadii, Homalium acuminatum, Homalium acutissimum, Homalium africanum, Homalium alnifolium, Homalium aneityense, Homalium angustifolium, Homalium austrocaledonicum, Homalium barandae, Homalium betulifolium, Homalium bismarckense, Homalium brachybotrys, Homalium bracteatum, Homalium brevidens, Homalium burmanicum, Homalium buxifolium, Homalium caput-avis, Homalium caryophyllaceum, Homalium celebicum, Homalium chasei, Homalium circumpinnatum, Homalium cochinchinense, Homalium dalzielii, Homalium dasyanthum, Homalium decurrens, Homalium dentrecasteauxense, Homalium deplanchei, Homalium dewevrei, Homalium dewitii, Homalium dictyoneurum, Homalium elegantulum, Homalium francii, Homalium fulviflorum, Homalium gitingense, Homalium glabrifolium, Homalium gracilipes, Homalium grandiflorum, Homalium guianense, Homalium guillainii, Homalium henriquesii, Homalium hypolasium, Homalium intermedium, Homalium jainii, Homalium juxtapositum, Homalium kanaliense, Homalium kunstleri, Homalium lastoursvillense, Homalium laurifolium, Homalium le-ratiorum, Homalium letestui,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,