Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ramiflora
ID:
377411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Mammea & Ochrocarpos : 14 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376743

Common Names

  • Mammea ramiflora
  • Rambling Mammea
  • Rambling Mammea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ochrocarpos ramiflorus Merr. [unknown]

Description

Mammea ramiflora (also called Ramiflora Bdellium, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mammea ramiflora has fragrant, white flowers that are arranged in clusters on the branches. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea ramiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mammea ramiflora

Mammea ramiflora is native to tropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is typically found in moist, lowland habitats, such as rainforests and wetlands.

Mammea ramiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea ramiflora?

Mammea ramiflora

What is the common name of Mammea ramiflora?

West Indian mammee

What is the natural habitat of Mammea ramiflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428776-1: Based on the initial data import