Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmatinervis
ID:
1063772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 10: 343 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063110



Common Names

  • Tisonia Palmatinervis
  • Palmate-Nerved Tisonia
  • Palmate-Nerved Tisonia Tree


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Description

Tisonia palmatinervis (also called Palmate-Nerved Tisonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in humid and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tisonia palmatinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tisonia palmatinervis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tisonia palmatinervis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tisonia palmatinervis

Tisonia palmatinervis is found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

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,

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