Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1251687

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Lee & C.J.Qi

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(1-2): 153 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251025

Common Names

  • Machilus calcicola
  • Calcicola Machilus
  • Machilus

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Description

Machilus calcicola (also called limestone machilus, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machilus calcicola has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and the first leaves are ovate-lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus calcicola is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.

Where to Find Machilus calcicola

Machilus calcicola is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Machilus calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus calcicola?

Machilus calcicola

What is the natural habitat of Machilus calcicola?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Machilus calcicola?

Calcicola machilus, Calcicola false malmea

Species in the Machilus genus

Machilus globosa, Machilus edulis, Machilus clarkeana, Machilus dubia, Machilus pubescens, Machilus parviflora, Machilus sericea, Machilus thunbergii, Machilus kobu, Machilus holadenus, Machilus kingii, Machilus listeri, Machilus multinervius, Machilus balansae, Machilus attenuata, Machilus parapauhoi, Machilus montana, Machilus minutiflora, Machilus microphylla, Machilus forrestii, Machilus duthei, Machilus gamblei, Machilus odoratissimus, Machilus austroguizhouensis, Machilus chayuensis, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus chienkweiensis, Machilus chrysotricha, Machilus chuanchienensis, Machilus cicatricosa, Machilus dinganensis, Machilus fasciculata, Machilus foonchewii, Machilus fukienensis, Machilus glaucifolia, Machilus gongshanensis, Machilus grandibracteata, Machilus kwangtungensis, Machilus lenticellata, Machilus lichuanensis, Machilus litseifolia, Machilus lohuiensis, Machilus melanophylla, Machilus mikweiensis, Machilus minutiloba, Machilus monticola, Machilus nakao, Machilus nanchuanensis, Machilus parabreviflora, Machilus obscurinervis,

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 tro-50159365: Based on the initial data import
Sangtae Lee (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Lee' in the authors string.
Cheng Jing Qi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Qi' in the authors string.