Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
1276728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) P.F.Stevens

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 430 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276066

Common Names

  • Cauliflora Mammea
  • Cauliflora's Mammea
  • Mammea Cauliflora

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Description

Mammea cauliflora (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wet forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea cauliflora is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mammea cauliflora has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea cauliflora is a tree species that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Mammea cauliflora

Mammea cauliflora is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Mammea cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea cauliflora?

Mammea cauliflora

What is the common name of Mammea cauliflora?

Cauliflower Mammea

Where is Mammea cauliflora native to?

Central America

Species in the Mammea genus

Mammea americana, Mammea africana, Mammea anastomosans, Mammea angustifolia, Mammea aruana, Mammea acuminata, Mammea woodii, Mammea reticulata, Mammea sanguinea, Mammea siamensis, Mammea suriga, Mammea timorensis, Mammea veimauriensis, Mammea papyracea, Mammea ramiflora, Mammea malayana, Mammea grandifolia, Mammea harmandii, Mammea lancilimba, Mammea micrantha, Mammea nervosa, Mammea neurophylla, Mammea papuana, Mammea glaucifolia, Mammea glauca, Mammea congregata, Mammea cordata, Mammea eugenioides, Mammea calophylloides, Mammea bongo, Mammea brevipes, Mammea brevipetiolata, Mammea calciphila, Mammea pseudoprotorhus, Mammea zeereae, Mammea megaphylla, Mammea touriga, Mammea cauliflora, Mammea sessiliflora, Mammea immansueta, Mammea punctata, Mammea sinclairii, Mammea novoguineensis, Mammea odorata, Mammea usambarensis, Mammea yunnanensis,

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.