Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
493469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 49 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492801

Common Names

  • Simarouba Laevis
  • Laevis Paradise Tree
  • Paradise Tree

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Synonyms

  • Quassia laevis (Griseb.) Noot. [unknown]

Description

Simarouba laevis (also called Smooth Simarouba, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded habit and grows up to 20 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Simarouba laevis is used for its fragrant flowers, which are used to make perfumes and medicines. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Produce a rosette of leaves with a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Simarouba laevis is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Simarouba laevis

Simarouba laevis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Simarouba laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Simarouba laevis?

Simarouba laevis

What is the common name of Simarouba laevis?

Smooth Simarouba

What is the natural habitat of Simarouba laevis?

Simarouba laevis is native to tropical South America

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,