Talisia chartacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
455645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 144. 1997 ; J.J. Wurdack Festschr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454977
Common Names
- Talisia chartacea
- Talisia-chartacea
- Talisia Chartacea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talisia chartacea (also called Chartaceous Talisia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia chartacea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia chartacea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talisia chartacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Talisia chartacea
Talisia chartacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Talisia chartacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Languas ligulata?
Languas ligulata
What are the common names of Languas ligulata?
Ligulate languas, Ligulate languas tree
What is the habitat of Languas ligulata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2514160: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.