Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
407690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Serv. Florest. 1(1): 34 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407022

Common Names

  • Humilis Tovomita
  • Humilis Indian Almond
  • Humilis Indian Walnut

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Description

Tovomita humilis (also called Tovomita, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical rainforests, and is found at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Tovomita humilis is used to make furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tovomita humilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovomita humilis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tovomita humilis

Tovomita humilis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Tovomita humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tovomita humilis?

Tovomita humilis

What is the family of Tovomita humilis?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Tovomita humilis?

Humble Ironwood

Species in the Tovomita genus

Tovomita tenuiflora, Tovomita spruceana, Tovomita stergiosii, Tovomita weddelliana, Tovomita trojitana, Tovomita turbinata, Tovomita umbellata, Tovomita obovata, Tovomita plumieri, Tovomita parviflora, Tovomita macrocarpa, Tovomita longifolia, Tovomita macrophylla, Tovomita riedeliana, Tovomita rileyi, Tovomita rubella, Tovomita schomburgkii, Tovomita humilis, Tovomita killipii, Tovomita atropurpurea, Tovomita auriculata, Tovomita brasiliensis, Tovomita carinata, Tovomita brevistaminea, Tovomita albiflora, Tovomita acutiflora, Tovomita glazioviana, Tovomita gracilipes, Tovomita coriacea, Tovomita elliptica, Tovomita fructipendula, Tovomita fanshawei, Tovomita foldatsii, Tovomita eggersii, Tovomita angustata, Tovomita gazelii, Tovomita micrantha, Tovomita clarkii, Tovomita calodictyos, Tovomita grata, Tovomita mangle, Tovomita obscura, Tovomita uniflora, Tovomita amazonica, Tovomita caloneura, Tovomita chachapoyasensis, Tovomita duckei, Tovomita glossophylla, Tovomita krukovii, Tovomita lanceolata,

Species in the Clusiaceae family

Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora, Allanblackia floribunda, Allanblackia gabonensis, Allanblackia kimbiliensis, Allanblackia kisonghi, Allanblackia marienii, Allanblackia staneriana, Allanblackia stuhlmannii, Allanblackia ulugurensis, Chrysochlamys allenii, Chrysochlamys alterninervia, Chrysochlamys angustifolia, Chrysochlamys balboa, Chrysochlamys bracteolata, Chrysochlamys caribaea, Chrysochlamys colombiana, Chrysochlamys conferta, Chrysochlamys cuneata, Chrysochlamys dependens, Chrysochlamys eclipes, Chrysochlamys floribunda, Chrysochlamys glauca, Chrysochlamys gloriosa, Chrysochlamys goudotii, Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana, Chrysochlamys laxa, Chrysochlamys macrophylla, Chrysochlamys membranacea, Chrysochlamys membrillensis, Chrysochlamys micrantha, Chrysochlamys multiflora, Chrysochlamys myrcioides, Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis, Chrysochlamys pachypoda, Chrysochlamys pauciflora, Chrysochlamys pavonii, Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia, Chrysochlamys silvicola, Chrysochlamys skutchii, Chrysochlamys tenuifolia, Chrysochlamys tenuis, Chrysochlamys ulei, Chrysochlamys weberbaueri, Chrysochlamys chrisharonii, Clusia nipensis, Clusia pachamamae, Clusia abbottii, Clusia acuminata, Clusia aemygdioi, Clusia alainii,