Ateleia salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Webbia17: 159 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170199
Common Names
- Willow-leaved Ateleia
- Willow-leaf Ateleia
- Willowleaf Ateleia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia salicifolia (also called Willow-Leaved Ateleia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, and is found in lowland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ateleia salicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Ateleia salicifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Ateleia salicifolia
Ateleia salicifolia is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Ateleia salicifolia FAQ
What type of soil does Ateleia salicifolia prefer?
Ateleia salicifolia prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
What is the growth rate of Ateleia salicifolia?
Ateleia salicifolia has a slow to moderate growth rate.
How much sunlight does Ateleia salicifolia need?
Ateleia salicifolia needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia salicifolia Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.