Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 20: 95 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376595
Common Names
- Marila podantha
- Marila
- Marila Palm
Synonyms
- Marila pluricostata Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Marila podantha (also called Podantha Marila, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Marila podantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marila podantha has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marila podantha is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Marila podantha
Marila podantha is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China.
Marila podantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila podantha?
Marila podantha
What is the family of Marila podantha?
Cyperaceae
What is the natural habitat of Marila podantha?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
Species in the Marila genus
Marila podantha,
Marila magnifica,
Marila tomentosa,
Marila racemosa,
Marila florenciana,
Marila biflora,
Marila micrantha,
Marila geminata,
Marila grandiflora,
Marila laxiflora,
Marila macrophylla,
Marila saramaccana,
Marila alternifolia,
Marila lactogena,
Marila nitida,
Marila domingensis,
Marila spiciformis,
Marila asymmetralis,
Marila cespedesiana,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,