Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
372425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 2 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371757

Common Names

  • Mahawoa montana
  • Mountain Mahawoa
  • Mountain Mahawoa Plant

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Description

Mahawoa montana (also called Mountain Mahawoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mahawoa montana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mahawoa montana has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mahawoa montana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in moist, tropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Mahawoa montana

Mahawoa montana is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Mahawoa montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mahawoa montana?

Mahawoa montana

What is the common name of Mahawoa montana?

Mountain Mahawoa

What is the natural habitat of Mahawoa montana?

It is found in montane forests in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Mahawoa genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,