Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
1328941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaowasku

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 408 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341395

Common Names

  • Miliusa pumila
  • Pumila Miliusa
  • Miliusa

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Description

Miliusa pumila (also called Dwarf Miliusa, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, straight trunk with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Miliusa pumila is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miliusa pumila has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miliusa pumila can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to use a nutrient-rich substrate and keep the plant moist but not soggy. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity.

Where to Find Miliusa pumila

Miliusa pumila can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Miliusa pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miliusa pumila?

Miliusa pumila

What is the common name of Miliusa pumila?

Dwarf Miliusa

What is the natural habitat of Miliusa pumila?

Tropical rainforests

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

Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144598-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.