Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 84 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376601
Common Names
- Marila racemosa
- Racemose Marila
- Racemose Marila-berry
Synonyms
- Monoporina oenotheroides J.Presl [unknown]
- Scyphaea racemosa C.Presl [unknown]
- Bonnetia racemosa Sw. [unknown]
- Mahurea speciosa Choisy [valid]
Description
Marila racemosa (also called Racemose 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 racemosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marila racemosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marila racemosa 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 racemosa
Marila racemosa is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Marila racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marila racemosa?
Marila racemosa
What is the family of Marila racemosa?
Cyperaceae
What is the natural habitat of Marila racemosa?
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,