Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
1141058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cavalcante) W.W.Thomas

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 15(Suppl.): 76 (1985 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140396

Common Names

  • Simaba polyphylla
  • Many-leaved Simaba
  • Simaba Tree

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Description

Simaba polyphylla (also called Many-Leaved Simaba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Simaba polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Simaba polyphylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.

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Where to Find Simaba polyphylla

Simaba polyphylla can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29400189: Based on the initial data import
Paulo Bezerra Cavalcante (1922-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavalcante' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.