Mezilaurus microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1306397
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Alves & V.C.Souza
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 259 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318851
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mezilaurus microphylla (also called Small-Leaved 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 microphylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezilaurus microphylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mezilaurus microphylla 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 microphylla
Mezilaurus microphylla can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Mezilaurus microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus microphylla?
Mezilaurus microphylla
What is the common name of Mezilaurus microphylla?
Microphylla
Where does Mezilaurus microphylla grow?
It is native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay
Species in the Mezilaurus genus
Mezilaurus duckei, Mezilaurus ita-uba, Mezilaurus lindaviana, Mezilaurus micrantha, Mezilaurus navalium, Mezilaurus decurrens, Mezilaurus caatingae, Mezilaurus sprucei, Mezilaurus pyriflora, Mezilaurus introrsa, Mezilaurus subcordata, Mezilaurus synandra, Mezilaurus crassiramea, Mezilaurus opaca, Mezilaurus palcazuensis, Mezilaurus triunca, Mezilaurus campaucola, Mezilaurus manausensis, Mezilaurus vanderwerffii, Mezilaurus glabriantha, Mezilaurus microphylla, Mezilaurus revolutifolia, Mezilaurus sessiliflora,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123798-1: Based on the initial data import