Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
stans
ID:
1135528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Anh. Monogr. Serjania : 1 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134866



Common Names

  • Toulicia stans
  • Stans Toulicia
  • Stans' Toulicia


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Description

Toulicia stans (also called Stans 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 stans 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 stans 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 stans 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 stans

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

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References