Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
navalium
ID:
373775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Allemão) Taub. ex Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Königl. Bot. Gart. Breslau 1: 112 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373107

Common Names

  • Navalium Mezilaurus
  • African Mezilaurus
  • Mezilaurus Navalium

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Synonyms

  • Mezia navalium (Allemão) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Silvia navalium Allemão [unknown]
  • Endiandra navalium (Allemão) Benth. [unknown]
  • Silvaea navalium Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Mezilaurus navalium (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 navalium 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 navalium 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 navalium 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 navalium

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

Mezilaurus navalium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus navalium?

Mezilaurus navalium

Where is Mezilaurus navalium found?

Mezilaurus navalium is found in Brazil.

What is the natural habitat of Mezilaurus navalium?

The natural habitat of Mezilaurus navalium 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-2365568: 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.