Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
235473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Apocyn. S. Amer. : 89 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234804

Common Names

  • Arborea Malouetia
  • Arborea Kamala
  • Arborea Indian Kamala

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Synonyms

  • Malouetia cestroides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Malouetia lanceolata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Malouetia martii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Robbia cestroides A.DC. [unknown]
  • Robbia gossypina Miers [unknown]
  • Robbia martii (Müll.Arg.) Miers ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Secondatia arborea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana cestroides Nees ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Echites arboreus Vell. [unknown]

Description

Malouetia arborea (also called Tree Malouetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Malouetia arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a fish poison.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Malouetia arborea is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Malouetia arborea is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Malouetia arborea are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malouetia arborea is an evergreen, woody shrub native to tropical Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Malouetia arborea

Malouetia arborea is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.

Malouetia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malouetia arborea?

Malouetia arborea

What is the natural habitat of Malouetia arborea?

Malouetia arborea is native to Colombia.

What are the care requirements for Malouetia arborea?

Malouetia arborea requires bright indirect light, moist soil, and regular watering.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-119142: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.