Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
455627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 349 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454959



Common Names

  • Talisia acutifolia
  • Talisia-acutifolia
  • Talisia Acutifolia


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Synonyms

  • Talisia medrii Guarim [unknown]

Description

Talisia acutifolia (also called Sharpleaf Talisia, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Talisia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talisia acutifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talisia acutifolia is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Talisia acutifolia

Talisia acutifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Talisia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talisia acutifolia?

Talisia acutifolia

What is the common name of Talisia acutifolia?

Sharp-leaved Talisia

What is the natural habitat of Talisia acutifolia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Talisia genus

Talisia megaphylla, Talisia macrophylla, Talisia laevigata, Talisia hexaphylla, Talisia hemidasya, Talisia eximia, Talisia acutifolia, Talisia chartacea, Talisia cupularis, Talisia cerasina, Talisia caudata, Talisia angustifolia, Talisia firma, Talisia coriacea, Talisia nervosa, Talisia retusa, Talisia prancei, Talisia obovata, Talisia praealta, Talisia croatii, Talisia bullata, Talisia carinata, Talisia clathrata, Talisia floresii, Talisia japurensis, Talisia megaphylla, Talisia mollis, Talisia pachycarpa, Talisia pilosula, Talisia squarrosa, Talisia setigera, Talisia subalbens, Talisia princeps, Talisia pinnata, Talisia guianensis, Talisia oedipoda, Talisia sylvatica, Talisia esculenta, Talisia stricta, Talisia microphylla, Talisia dasyclada, Talisia parviflora, Talisia furfuracea, Talisia longifolia, Talisia simaboides, Talisia veraluciana, Talisia granulosa, Talisia lanata, Talisia velutina, Talisia douradensis,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References