Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
ita-uba
ID:
373772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Taub. ex Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Arb. Bot. Gart. Breslau i. (1892) 112.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373104

Common Names

  • Ita-Uba Mezilaurus
  • African Mezilaurus
  • Mezilaurus Ita-Uba

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Synonyms

  • Mezia anacardiodes (Spruce ex Meisn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mezia ita-uba (Meisn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mezilaurus anacardioides (Spruce ex Meisn.) Taub. ex Mez [unknown]
  • Misanteca anacardioides (Spruce ex Meisn.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Ocotea hookeriana Mez [unknown]
  • Silvia anacardioides (Spruce ex Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Silvia ita-uba (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium anacardioides Spruce ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium ita-uba Meisn. [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium ita-uba amarella Meisn. [unknown]
  • Endiandra ita-uba (Meisn.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Silvia polyantha Mez [unknown]
  • Silvia rondonii Mez & Hoehne [unknown]
  • Mezia anacardioides (Meisn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Misanteca anacardioides (Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne hookeriana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Silvia ita-uba (Meisn.) Pax [unknown]

Description

Mezilaurus ita-uba (also called Brazilian walnut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple, ovate to elliptic, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus ita-uba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mezilaurus ita-uba is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus ita-uba is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Mezilaurus ita-uba

Mezilaurus ita-uba is native to the Amazon Basin.

Mezilaurus ita-uba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus ita-uba?

Mezilaurus ita-uba

Where is Mezilaurus ita-uba found?

Mezilaurus ita-uba is found in Brazil.

What is the natural habitat of Mezilaurus ita-uba?

The natural habitat of Mezilaurus ita-uba is tropical rainforests.

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-2365562: Based on the initial data import
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.