Mida salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
453993
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 1: 376 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453325
Common Names
- Mida salicifolia
- Willow Mida
- Willow-leaf Mida
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- Mida undulata Colenso [unknown]
- Mida myrtifolia A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Mida eucalyptoides A.Cunn. [unknown]
- Mida cunninghamii Chatin [unknown]
- Santalum cunninghamii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Santalum mida Hook. [unknown]
- Fusanus cucalyptoides Druce [unknown]
- Fusanus cunninghamii Benth. & Hook.f. ex Kirk [unknown]
Description
Mida salicifolia (also called Mida, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mida salicifolia is a species of tree that is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of timber, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mida salicifolia has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Mida salicifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Mida salicifolia
Mida salicifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Mida salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mida salicifolia?
Mida salicifolia
What type of plant is Mida salicifolia?
It is a species of shrub
Where does Mida salicifolia grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Mida genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:780457-1: Based on the initial data import