Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Alves & P.L.R.Moraes
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 506 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318852
Common Names
- Mezilaurus revolutifolia
- Revolute Mezilaurus
- Revolute Liana
Description
Mezilaurus revolutifolia (also called Revolute 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 revolutifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezilaurus revolutifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mezilaurus revolutifolia 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 revolutifolia
Mezilaurus revolutifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Mezilaurus revolutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus revolutifolia?
Mezilaurus revolutifolia
What is the common name of Mezilaurus revolutifolia?
Revolute-leaved Mezilaurus
What is the natural habitat of Mezilaurus revolutifolia?
It is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas
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
Flávio Macedo Alves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Alves' in the authors string.