Status:
valid
Authors:
F.A.Barkley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 74: 78 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372616
Common Names
- Mauria cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasas' Mauria
- Cuatrecasas' Mallow
Description
Mauria cuatrecasasii (also called 'Cuatrecasas' Mauria', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mauria cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mauria cuatrecasasii is white and bell-shaped, and is about 2 cm wide. The seed is a small, black, round, and smooth. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mauria cuatrecasasii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Mauria cuatrecasasii
Mauria cuatrecasasii is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Mauria cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mauria cuatrecasasii?
Mauria cuatrecasasii
What is the family of Mauria cuatrecasasii?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Mauria cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasasii Mauria
Species in the Mauria genus
Mauria cuatrecasasii,
Mauria heterophylla,
Mauria subserrata,
Mauria simplicifolia,
Mauria denticulata,
Mauria ferruginea,
Mauria killipii,
Mauria kunthii,
Mauria sericea,
Mauria thaumatophylla,
Mauria trichothyrsa,
Mauria peruviana,
Mauria membranifolia,
Mauria boliviana,
Mauria obtusifolia,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,