Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
455656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 346 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454988

Common Names

  • Talisia coriacea
  • Talisia-coriacea
  • Talisia Coriacea

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Description

Talisia coriacea (also called Leathery Talisia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Talisia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talisia coriacea has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talisia coriacea is a small evergreen tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist growing medium.

Where to Find Talisia coriacea

Talisia coriacea is native to tropical areas in Central and South America.

Talisia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talisia coriacea?

Talisia coriacea

What is the common name of Talisia coriacea?

Coriacea

What is the natural habitat of Talisia coriacea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Talisia genus

Talisia megaphylla, Talisia macrophylla, Talisia laevigata, Talisia hexaphylla, Talisia hemidasya, Talisia eximia, Talisia acutifolia, Talisia chartacea, Talisia cupularis, Talisia cerasina, Talisia caudata, Talisia angustifolia, Talisia firma, Talisia coriacea, Talisia nervosa, Talisia retusa, Talisia prancei, Talisia obovata, Talisia praealta, Talisia croatii, Talisia bullata, Talisia carinata, Talisia clathrata, Talisia floresii, Talisia japurensis, Talisia megaphylla, Talisia mollis, Talisia pachycarpa, Talisia pilosula, Talisia squarrosa, Talisia setigera, Talisia subalbens, Talisia princeps, Talisia pinnata, Talisia guianensis, Talisia oedipoda, Talisia sylvatica, Talisia esculenta, Talisia stricta, Talisia microphylla, Talisia dasyclada, Talisia parviflora, Talisia furfuracea, Talisia longifolia, Talisia simaboides, Talisia veraluciana, Talisia granulosa, Talisia lanata, Talisia velutina, Talisia douradensis,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References