Villaria coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Arriola & Alejandro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Blumea 65(1): 87. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001838
Common Names
- Villaria Coriacea
- Coriacea Satinash
- Crimson Satinash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Villaria coriacea (also called 'Leathery Villaria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Villaria coriacea is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Villaria coriacea has small, white flowers and black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Villaria coriacea is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the mountains of western North America. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, rocky, and clay soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Villaria coriacea
Villaria coriacea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Villaria coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Villaria coriacea?
Villaria coriacea
What is the common name of Villaria coriacea?
Leathery Villaria
What is the natural habitat of Villaria coriacea?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
Species in the Villaria genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,