Wilkiea angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1285247
Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 101(Nachtr.): 27 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284585
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Wilkiea angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Wilkiea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 8-10 m. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, with a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Wilkiea angustifolia is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Wilkiea angustifolia are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wilkiea angustifolia is a hardy shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Wilkiea angustifolia
Wilkiea angustifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Wilkiea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wilkiea angustifolia?
Wilkiea angustifolia
What type of plant is Wilkiea angustifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub.
Where is Wilkiea angustifolia native to?
Wilkiea angustifolia is native to Australia.
Species in the Wilkiea genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50324371: Based on the initial data import
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.