Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
hemidasya
ID:
455591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 349 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454923

Common Names

  • Talisia hemidasya
  • Hemidasya Talisia
  • Hemidasya Corkwood

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Synonyms

  • Talisia glandulifera Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Talisia hemidasya (also called Half-Dasya Talisia, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Talisia hemidasya has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat skin rashes. In addition, it has been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Talisia hemidasya has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Talisia hemidasya is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Talisia hemidasya

Talisia hemidasya can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Talisia hemidasya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Talisia hemidasya?

Talisia hemidasya

What is the common name of Talisia hemidasya?

Half-leaved Talisia

What is the natural habitat of Talisia hemidasya?

Tropical rainforests

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