Atalaya salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
556047
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 186 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555379
Common Names
- Atalaya salicifolia
- Willow-leaved Atalaya
- Atalaya
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- Thouinia australis A.Rich. [unknown]
- Atalaya australis (A.Rich.) F.Muell. [unknown]
- Atalaya salicifolia intermedia C.A.Gardner [unknown]
- Atalaya virens C.T.White [unknown]
- Cupania salicifolia Decne. [unknown]
- Sapindus salicifolius DC. [unknown]
Description
Atalaya salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved-atalaya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Atalaya salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atalaya salicifolia is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Atalaya salicifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Atalaya salicifolia
Atalaya salicifolia can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Atalaya salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atalaya salicifolia?
Atalaya salicifolia
What is the common name of Atalaya salicifolia?
Willow atalaya
What is the natural habitat of Atalaya salicifolia?
Tropical forests of Africa
Species in the Atalaya genus
Atalaya angustifolia, Atalaya australiana, Atalaya calcicola, Atalaya capensis, Atalaya collina, Atalaya hemiglauca, Atalaya multiflora, Atalaya natalensis, Atalaya oligoclada, Atalaya papuana, Atalaya rigida, Atalaya salicifolia, Atalaya sericopetala, Atalaya variifolia, Atalaya alata, Atalaya brevialata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2664507: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.