Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
492810

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 17: 424 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492142



Common Names

  • Glauca Simarouba
  • Simarouba glauca
  • Glauca Simarouba


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Synonyms

  • Simarouba officinalis DC. [unknown]
  • Simarouba medicinalis Endl. [unknown]
  • Quassia glauca Spreng. [unknown]
  • Simarouba glauca latifolia Cronquist [unknown]

Description

Simarouba glauca (also called Glaucous Simarouba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Simarouba glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in revegetation projects. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simarouba glauca is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simarouba glauca is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year. It can also be propagated by layering or division.

Where to Find Simarouba glauca

Simarouba glauca can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Simarouba glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simarouba glauca?

Simarouba glauca

What is the common name of Simarouba glauca?

Paradise Tree

What is the natural habitat of Simarouba glauca?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

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