Malouetia lata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lata
ID:
235500
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 1037 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234831
Common Names
- Lata Malouetia
- Lata Kamala
- Lata Indian Kamala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malouetia lata (also called Lata Malouetia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Malouetia lata 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 lata is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malouetia lata is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Malouetia lata
Malouetia lata is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.
Malouetia lata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malouetia lata?
Malouetia lata
What is the family of Malouetia lata?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Malouetia lata?
Broad Malouetia
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-119167: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.