Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) F.A.Barkley
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 74: 80 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277069
Common Names
- Mauria obtusifolia
- Blunt-Leaved Mauria
- Blunt-Leaved Melastome
Description
Mauria obtusifolia (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Mauria obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mauria obtusifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mauria obtusifolia is a perennial shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Mauria obtusifolia
Mauria obtusifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Mauria obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mauria obtusifolia?
Mauria obtusifolia
What is the common name of Mauria obtusifolia?
Mauria
What type of plant is Mauria obtusifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
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,