Talisia guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1135662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 349 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135000
Common Names
- Talisia guianensis
- Guianan Talisia
- Guianensis Talisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talisia guianensis (also called Guianese Talisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia guianensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Talisia guianensis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talisia guianensis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Talisia guianensis
Talisia guianensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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 tro-28600885: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.