Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
1135526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 371 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134864



Common Names

  • Toulicia elliptica
  • Elliptic Toulicia
  • Elliptica Toulicia


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Description

Toulicia elliptica (also called Elliptic Toulicia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It has a smooth bark and its leaves are ovate-oblong, with a pointed tip. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Toulicia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toulicia elliptica is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is ovoid-globose, with a diameter of about 0.7 cm. The seedlings are slender, with a length of about 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toulicia elliptica is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Toulicia elliptica

Toulicia elliptica can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References