Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
subsquamulata
ID:
1135542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 505 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134880



Common Names

  • Toulicia subsquamulata
  • Subsquamulate Toulicia
  • Subsquamulate Tree


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Description

Toulicia subsquamulata (also called Subscaly 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 subsquamulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge shrub. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It also has a high tolerance for salt and can be used to prevent erosion in coastal areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Toulicia subsquamulata 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 subsquamulata 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 subsquamulata

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

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References