Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
eriocarpa
ID:
1135540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Sao Paulo 1: 140. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134878



Common Names

  • Toulicia eriocarpa
  • Eriocarpous Toulicia
  • Eriocarpous Tree


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Description

Toulicia eriocarpa (also called Woolly 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 eriocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Toulicia eriocarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Toulicia eriocarpa 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 eriocarpa

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

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References