Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arborescens
ID:
237449

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 488 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236781

Common Names

  • Mascarenhasia arborescens
  • Arborescens Mascarenhasia
  • Arborescens's Mascarenhasia

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Synonyms

  • Lanugia latifolia N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Lanugia midrantha N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Lanugia variegata N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia anceps B.Boivin ex Jum. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia angustifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia angustifolia keraudreniana Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborea Boivin ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens angustifolia (A.DC.) Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens angustifolia (A.DC.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens arborea (Boivin ex Dubard) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens boivinii (Dub.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens comorensis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens coriacea (Dubard) Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens gracilis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens keraudreniana Markgr. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens longifolia (Jum.) Jum. & H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens longifolia (Jum.) Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia barabanja Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia boivinii Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia coriacea Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia elastica K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia fischeri K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia grandidieri Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia longifolia Jum. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia micrantha Scott Elliot ex Baker [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia sessilifolia Scott-Elliot ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia variegata Britten & Rendle [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens albicorticis Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens lagunaria Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens anceps (B.Boivin ex Jum.) Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens lanceolata Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens micrantha (Baker) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Echites arborescens Bojer ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Holarrhena madagascariensis Baker [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens arborescens [unknown]
  • Tsilaitra micrantha (Scott Elliot ex Baker) R.Baron [unknown]

Description

Mascarenhasia arborescens (also called 'Tree Mascarenhasia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Madagascar and Mauritius. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mascarenhasia arborescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascarenhasia arborescens has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascarenhasia arborescens is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Mascarenhasia arborescens

Mascarenhasia arborescens is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Mascarenhasia arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascarenhasia arborescens?

Mascarenhasia arborescens

What are the common names of Mascarenhasia arborescens?

Tree Mascarenhasia

What is the natural habitat of Mascarenhasia arborescens?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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