Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
1135640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sim) H.M.L.Forbes

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Sci. 36: 314 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134978

Common Names

  • Atalaya alata
  • Winged Atalaya
  • Alata Atalaya

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Description

Atalaya alata (also called Winged Atalaya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has alternate, trifoliate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose, yellow-brown drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Atalaya alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atalaya alata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Atalaya alata

Atalaya alata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2664489: Originally associated with wfo-0000555358
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2664489: Originally associated with wfo-0000555358
Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.
Helena Madelain Lamond Forbes (1900-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.L.Forbes' in the authors string.