Talisia croatii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
croatii
ID:
460317
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 87: 102 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459649
Common Names
- Talisia croatii
- Croatii Talisia
- Talisia Croatii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talisia croatii (also called 'Croat's Talisia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia croatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia croatii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talisia croatii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in the following spring.
Where to Find Talisia croatii
Talisia croatii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Talisia croatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talisia croatii?
Talisia croatii
What is the common name of Talisia croatii?
Croat's Talisia
What is the habitat of Talisia croatii?
It is found in moist, shady areas in Central America
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-2521758: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.