Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
377254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 261 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376586

Common Names

  • Mammea siamensis
  • Mammee Apple
  • Mammee

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Synonyms

  • Mammea birmannica T.Anderson [unknown]
  • Ochrocarpos siamensis T.Anderson [unknown]
  • Calysaccion siamense Miq. [unknown]

Description

Mammea siamensis (also called Siamese Mammea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Uses & Benefits

Mammea siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mammea siamensis has small yellowish-green flowers in clusters on the ends of the stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a fibrous root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mammea siamensis is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Mammea siamensis

Mammea siamensis is native to Southeast Asia.

Mammea siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mammea siamensis?

Mammea siamensis

What is the common name of Mammea siamensis?

Siamese Mammea

What is the natural habitat of Mammea siamensis?

Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428781-1: Based on the initial data import