Status:
valid
Authors:
K.U.Kramer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 21: 677 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454934
Common Names
- Talisia eximia
- Talisia-eximia
- Talisia Eximia
Synonyms
- Talisia morilloi Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Talisia eximia (also called Exquisite 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 eximia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia eximia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talisia eximia 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 eximia
Talisia eximia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Talisia eximia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talisia eximia?
Talisia eximia
What is the common name of Talisia eximia?
Exquisite Talisia
What is the natural habitat of Talisia eximia?
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