Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
525372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Mart.) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 46: 84 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524704

Common Names

  • Aiouea Laevis
  • Smooth Aiouea
  • Smooth Aizoon

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Synonyms

  • Laurus maxima Salzm. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Persea macropoda brasiliensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea brasiliensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea brasiliensis attenuata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea brasiliensis glabriflora Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea brasiliensis nitida Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea densiflora Nees [unknown]
  • Aiouea riedelii Mez [unknown]
  • Aiouea scandens Ducke [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya laevis Nees ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Aiouea densiflora vivipara Nees [unknown]

Description

Aiouea laevis (also called Smooth aiouea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aiouea laevis is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aiouea laevis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiouea laevis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up into a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aiouea laevis

Aiouea laevis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Aiouea laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aiouea laevis?

Aiouea laevis

What is the common name of Aiouea laevis?

Smooth Tree of Heaven

What is the natural habitat of Aiouea laevis?

Aiouea laevis is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.

Species in the Aiouea genus

Aiouea acarodomatifera, Aiouea angulata, Aiouea benthamiana, Aiouea bracteata, Aiouea dubia, Aiouea grandifolia, Aiouea guianensis, Aiouea impressa, Aiouea laevis, Aiouea lehmannii, Aiouea longipetiolata, Aiouea macedoana, Aiouea maguireana, Aiouea myristicoides, Aiouea obscura, Aiouea opaca, Aiouea piauhyensis, Aiouea saligna, Aiouea tomentella, Aiouea trinervis, Aiouea pittieri, Aiouea salicifolia, Aiouea taubertiana, Aiouea padiformis, Aiouea palaciosii, Aiouea subsessilis, Aiouea tetragona, Aiouea tomentosa, Aiouea tonduzii, Aiouea haussknechtii, Aiouea glaziovii, Aiouea grisebachii, Aiouea lanigera, Aiouea longipes, Aiouea maya, Aiouea amoena, Aiouea montana, Aiouea amplexicaulis, Aiouea areolata, Aiouea pachypoda, Aiouea neurophylla, Aiouea heteranthera, Aiouea kruseana, Aiouea hatschbachii, Aiouea erythropus, Aiouea floccosa, Aiouea brenesii, Aiouea chiapensis, Aiouea cinnamomoidea, Aiouea effusa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626919: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.