Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv. in Hook.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18 (ser. 3, 8): 1769. 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134918
Common Names
- Talisia princeps
- Princely Talisia
- Princely Tree
Description
Talisia princeps (also called Prince's Talisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has alternate, trifoliate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose, yellow-brown drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Talisia princeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge shrub. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It also has a high tolerance for salt and can be used to prevent erosion in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Talisia princeps has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Talisia princeps
Talisia princeps can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
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