Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 92 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234856
Common Names
- Malouetia virescens
- Malouetia virescens var. virescens
- Malouetia virescens var. lanceolata
Description
Malouetia virescens (also called Brazilian Jasmine, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Malouetia virescens 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
Malouetia virescens has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malouetia virescens 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 virescens
Malouetia virescens is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.
Malouetia virescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malouetia virescens?
Malouetia virescens
What is the family of Malouetia virescens?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Malouetia virescens?
Green 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,