Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 29 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454921
Common Names
- Talisia hexaphylla
- Six-leaved Talisia
- Six-leaved Corkwood
Synonyms
- Talisia panamensis Pittier [unknown]
- Talisia cararensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Talisia hexaphylla hexaphylla [unknown]
Description
Talisia hexaphylla (also called Sixleaf Talisia, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia hexaphylla 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Talisia hexaphylla sub. elegans Acev.-Rodr.
Talisia hexaphylla sub. multinervis Acev.-Rodr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia hexaphylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Talisia hexaphylla 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 hexaphylla
Talisia hexaphylla can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.
Talisia hexaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Talisia hexaphylla?
Talisia hexaphylla
What is the common name of Talisia hexaphylla?
Six-leaved Talisia
What is the natural habitat of Talisia hexaphylla?
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