Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
373658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 183 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372990

Common Names

  • Mitrella silvatica
  • Silvatic Mitrella
  • Mitrella Silvatica

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Description

Mitrella silvatica (also called 'Lance-leaved Mitrella', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrella silvatica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrella silvatica is a white or yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrella silvatica is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mitrella silvatica

Mitrella silvatica can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Mitrella silvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrella silvatica?

Mitrella silvatica

What is the common name of Mitrella silvatica?

Forest Mitrella

What is the natural habitat of Mitrella silvatica?

Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites

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,

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