Malouetia gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
466045
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Endress
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 310 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465377
Common Names
- Malouetia
- Gentry's Malouetia
- Gentryi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malouetia gentryi (also called 'Gentry's Malouetia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malouetia gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malouetia gentryi is a small, white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malouetia gentryi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm environment until it has rooted.
Where to Find Malouetia gentryi
Malouetia gentryi can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Malouetia gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malouetia gentryi?
Malouetia gentryi
What is the common name of Malouetia gentryi?
Gentry's Malouetia
What is the natural habitat of Malouetia gentryi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Malouetia genus
Malouetia amplexicaulis, Malouetia aquatica, Malouetia arborea, Malouetia barbata, Malouetia bequaertiana, Malouetia bubalina, Malouetia calva, Malouetia cuatrecasatis, Malouetia duckei, Malouetia flavescens, Malouetia glandulifera, Malouetia gracilis, Malouetia gracillima, Malouetia grandiflora, Malouetia guatemalensis, Malouetia heudelotii, Malouetia isthmica, Malouetia killipii, Malouetia lata, Malouetia mildbraedii, Malouetia molongo, Malouetia naias, Malouetia nitida, Malouetia parvifolia, Malouetia pubescens, Malouetia quadricasarum, Malouetia sessilis, Malouetia tamaquarina, Malouetia virescens, Malouetia amazonica, Malouetia gentryi, Malouetia pumila,
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-253021: Based on the initial data import
Mary Endress (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Endress' in the authors string.