Talisia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1255847
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 87: 76 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255185
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Talisia parviflora (also called the Small-flowered Talisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 2 meters in height, with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia parviflora has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Talisia parviflora is a tropical tree that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Talisia parviflora
Talisia parviflora can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Talisia parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talisia parviflora?
Talisia parviflora
What is the family of Talisia parviflora?
Sapindaceae
What is the common name of Talisia parviflora?
Small-flowered Talisia
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-50177880: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.