Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
1252503

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Pl. Usuel. Bras. : t. 5 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251841



Common Names

  • Versicolor Simarouba
  • Variegated Simarouba
  • Variegated Paradise Tree


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Description

Simarouba versicolor (also called simarouba, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Mexico. It has a dense, upright habit with numerous stems and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C.

Uses & Benefits

Simarouba versicolor is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant aroma. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simarouba versicolor is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simarouba versicolor is a perennial evergreen tree that is native to the Caribbean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stems of the plant and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Simarouba versicolor

Simarouba versicolor is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Simarouba versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simarouba versicolor?

Simarouba versicolor

What is the common name of Simarouba versicolor?

Rainbow Tree

What is the natural habitat of Simarouba versicolor?

Tropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

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