Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uruguaya
ID:
236062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hicken) Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 18: 70 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235393

Common Names

  • Mangonia uruguaya
  • Uruguaya Mangonia
  • Mangonia Uruguaya

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Description

Mangonia uruguaya (also called Uruguayan Mangonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Magnoliaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It grows in lowland and montane forests, usually on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mangonia uruguaya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mangonia uruguaya are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have thin, long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mangonia uruguaya is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Mangonia uruguaya

Mangonia uruguaya is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Mangonia uruguaya FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mangonia uruguaya?

Mangonia uruguaya is native to the subtropical forests of South America.

What is the average size of Mangonia uruguaya?

Mangonia uruguaya typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters.

What is the typical lifespan of Mangonia uruguaya?

Mangonia uruguaya typically lives for 50-100 years.

Species in the Mangonia genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Cristóbal María Hicken (1875-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hicken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152343-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.