Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
astiana
ID:
1327410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaowasku & Kessler

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 299 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339864

Common Names

  • Miliusa astiana
  • Astian Miliusa
  • Astian's Miliusa

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Description

Miliusa astiana (also called Astian banana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the banana family. It is native to Thailand and is found in lowland forests and on hillsides. It has large, glossy leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Miliusa astiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miliusa astiana is yellow with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miliusa astiana is a species of tree. It is a deciduous tree that is native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Miliusa astiana

Miliusa astiana is native to Thailand and can be found in moist evergreen forests.

Miliusa astiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miliusa astiana?

Miliusa astiana

What type of plant is Miliusa astiana?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Miliusa astiana?

Tropical forests in India

Species in the Miliusa genus

Miliusa banghoiensis, Miliusa campanulata, Miliusa filipes, Miliusa amplexicaulis, Miliusa andamanica, Miliusa baillonii, Miliusa fusca, Miliusa saccata, Miliusa sclerocarpa, Miliusa velutina, Miliusa thorelii, Miliusa tristis, Miliusa indica, Miliusa koolsii, Miliusa parviflora, Miliusa nilagirica, Miliusa macrocarpa, Miliusa macropoda, Miliusa mollis, Miliusa montana, Miliusa vidalii, Miliusa wightiana, Miliusa zeylanica, Miliusa glandulifera, Miliusa tirunelvelica, Miliusa novoguineensis, Miliusa lanceolata, Miliusa wayanadica, Miliusa balansae, Miliusa brahei, Miliusa cuneata, Miliusa horsfieldii, Miliusa traceyi, Miliusa tenuistipitata, Miliusa gokhalaei, Miliusa codonantha, Miliusa dioeca, Miliusa butonensis, Miliusa viridiflora, Miliusa fragrans, Miliusa nakhonsiana, Miliusa sessilis, Miliusa thailandica, Miliusa umpangensis, Miliusa astiana, Miliusa cambodgensis, Miliusa ninhbinhensis, Miliusa pumila, Miliusa eupoda, Miliusa malnadensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Paul Keßler (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kessler' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140621-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.