Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
glabriantha
ID:
1306396

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Alves & V.C.Souza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 257 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318850

Common Names

  • Mezilaurus glabriantha
  • Glabriantha Mezilaurus
  • Mezilaurus Glabriantha

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Description

Mezilaurus glabriantha (also called Glabrous Mezilaurus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a woody stem. It is native to Brazil, and is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus glabriantha is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezilaurus glabriantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus glabriantha is a tropical evergreen tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mezilaurus glabriantha

Mezilaurus glabriantha can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Mezilaurus glabriantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus glabriantha?

Mezilaurus glabriantha

What is the common name of Mezilaurus glabriantha?

Glabriantha

Where does Mezilaurus glabriantha grow?

It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay

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

Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
Flávio Macedo Alves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Alves' in the authors string.