Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 366 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634804
Common Names
- Cyrilla nitidissima
- Titi Leatherwood
- Nitidissima Titi
Synonyms
- Cyrilla cubensis nitidissima (Urb.) Borhidi [unknown]
Description
Cyrilla nitidissima (also called Shiny Cyrilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has thick, leathery, green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrilla nitidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrilla nitidissima is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrilla nitidissima is a shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting that is at least 6 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Cyrilla nitidissima
Cyrilla nitidissima is native to the Philippines and can be found in the island of Mindanao.
Cyrilla nitidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrilla nitidissima?
Cyrilla nitidissima
What is the common name of Cyrilla nitidissima?
Shiny Cyrilla
What is the natural habitat of Cyrilla nitidissima?
Dry woodlands and scrub in the southeastern United States
Species in the Cyrilla genus
Cyrilla cubensis,
Cyrilla nipensis,
Cyrilla nitidissima,
Cyrilla racemiflora,
Cyrilla coriacea,
Cyrilla lutgardae,
Cyrilla macrocarpa,
Cyrilla megaphylla,
Cyrilla microareolata,
Cyrilla silvae,
Species in the Cyrillaceae family
Cliftonia monophylla,
Cyrilla cubensis,
Cyrilla nipensis,
Cyrilla nitidissima,
Cyrilla racemiflora,
Cyrilla coriacea,
Cyrilla lutgardae,
Cyrilla macrocarpa,
Cyrilla megaphylla,
Cyrilla microareolata,
Cyrilla silvae,