Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 154 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135186
Common Names
- Toulicia reticulata
- Reticulata Toulicia
- Netted Toulicia
Uses & Benefits
Toulicia reticulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as an astringent and the fruits are used to treat diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toulicia reticulata is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Toulicia reticulata
Toulicia reticulata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Toulicia genus
Toulicia crassifolia,
Toulicia pulvinata,
Toulicia petiolulata,
Toulicia megalocarpa,
Toulicia guianensis,
Toulicia radlkoferi,
Toulicia bullata,
Toulicia elliptica,
Toulicia laevigata,
Toulicia stans,
Toulicia eriocarpa,
Toulicia patentinervis,
Toulicia subsquamulata,
Toulicia reticulata,
Toulicia tomentosa,
Species in the Sapindaceae family