Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
simaboides
ID:
1263050

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.U.Kramer

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 21: 676 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262388



Common Names

  • Talisia Simaboides
  • Simaboides Talisia
  • Simaboides's Talisia


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Description

Talisia simaboides (also called Sima Talisia, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Talisia simaboides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Talisia simaboides are white, with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talisia simaboides is a perennial tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Talisia simaboides

Talisia simaboides can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

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