Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
venulosa
ID:
244326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 40 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243658



Common Names

  • Micropholis venulosa
  • Venulosa Micropholis
  • Venulosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma venulosa Spruce ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Meioluma guianensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Micropholis calophylloides Pierre [unknown]
  • Micropholis mucronata Pierre [unknown]
  • Micropholis rigida Pierre [unknown]
  • Platyluma calophylloides Baill. [unknown]
  • Pouteria cataractae Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria flava Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria polyneura Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria rivularis Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria venulosa (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon calophylloides Engl. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon guianense Engl. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon venulosum Mart. & Eichler ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Xantolis venulosa (Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Baehni [unknown]

Description

Micropholis venulosa (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micropholis venulosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropholis venulosa has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropholis venulosa is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a medium-growing tree and may take several years to reach its full size. It is best to water the tree regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Micropholis venulosa

Micropholis venulosa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Micropholis venulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis venulosa?

Micropholis venulosa

What is the common name of Micropholis venulosa?

Venulosa

Where is Micropholis venulosa native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Micropholis genus

Micropholis acutangula, Micropholis brochidodroma, Micropholis casiquiarensis, Micropholis caudata, Micropholis cayennensis, Micropholis compta, Micropholis crassipedicellata, Micropholis crotonoides, Micropholis cylindrocarpa, Micropholis egensis, Micropholis emarginata, Micropholis garciniifolia, Micropholis gardneriana, Micropholis gnaphaloclados, Micropholis grandiflora, Micropholis guyanensis, Micropholis humboldtiana, Micropholis longipedicellata, Micropholis macrophylla, Micropholis madeirensis, Micropholis maguirei, Micropholis melinoniana, Micropholis mensalis, Micropholis obscura, Micropholis polita, Micropholis porphyrocarpa, Micropholis resinifera, Micropholis retusa, Micropholis rugosa, Micropholis sanctae-rosae, Micropholis spectabilis, Micropholis splendens, Micropholis submarginalis, Micropholis suborbicularis, Micropholis trunciflora, Micropholis venamoensis, Micropholis venulosa, Micropholis williamii,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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