Vantanea magdalenensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magdalenensis
ID:
1247945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 195 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247283
Common Names
- Vantanea Magdalenensis
- Magdalenensis Vantanea
- Vantanea Magdalenensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vantanea magdalenensis (also called Magdalena Vantanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a woody shrub that grows in tropical forests and is characterized by its thick, woody stems and large, oval leaves. The flowers are white or yellow and the fruits are small, round capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Vantanea magdalenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vantanea magdalenensis is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vantanea magdalenensis can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Vantanea magdalenensis
Vantanea magdalenensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Magdalena Valley.
Vantanea magdalenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vantanea magdalenensis?
Vantanea magdalenensis
What is the common name for Vantanea magdalenensis?
Magdalena Vantanea
What type of plant is Vantanea magdalenensis?
It is a shrub
Species in the Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata, Vantanea paraensis, Vantanea peruviana, Vantanea occidentalis, Vantanea depleta, Vantanea barbourii, Vantanea spichigeri, Vantanea celativenia, Vantanea magdalenensis, Vantanea micrantha, Vantanea tuberculata, Vantanea compacta, Vantanea bahiaensis, Vantanea morii, Vantanea ovicarpa, Vantanea deniseae, Vantanea maculicarpa,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50140867: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.