Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
237475

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 488 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236807

Common Names

  • Mascarenhasia lanceolata
  • Lance-leaved Mascarenhasia
  • Lance-leaved Mascarenhasia Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Mascarenhasia brevituba Vatke [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia parvifolia Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia rosea Baker [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia utilis Baker [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia arborescens lanceolata (A.DC.) Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lanceolata parvifolia (Dubard) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Tsilaitra lanceolata (A.DC.) R.Baron [unknown]

Description

Mascarenhasia lanceolata (also called Lance-leaf Mascarenhasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Mascarene Islands and is found in wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree with lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascarenhasia lanceolata 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 lanceolata 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 lanceolata

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

Mascarenhasia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascarenhasia lanceolata?

Mascarenhasia lanceolata

What are the common names of Mascarenhasia lanceolata?

Lanceolate Mascarenhasia

What is the natural habitat of Mascarenhasia lanceolata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

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