Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
triunca
ID:
1072765

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 68 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072103

Common Names

  • Mezilaurus triunca
  • Mezilaurus triunco
  • Mezilaurus triuncos

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Description

Mezilaurus triunca (also called Mezilaurus itauba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus triunca is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mezilaurus triunca has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus triunca is a small evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mezilaurus triunca

Mezilaurus triunca is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

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 tro-17806210: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.