Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
introrsa
ID:
1044443

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Alves & van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 48: 30 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043781

Common Names

  • Mezilaurus introrsa
  • Introrsa Mezilaurus
  • Introrsa Mezilauru

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Description

Mezilaurus introrsa (also called Introrsa Mezilaurus, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus introrsa is used as a fuelwood and for timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mezilaurus introrsa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus introrsa can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mezilaurus introrsa

Mezilaurus introrsa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

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

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Flávio Macedo Alves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Alves' in the authors string.