Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
revolutifolia
ID:
1306398

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

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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.

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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 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

Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.
Flávio Macedo Alves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Alves' in the authors string.