Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 4: 44 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525784
Common Names
- Alfaroa manningii
- Manningii Alfaroa
- Manningii Tree
Description
Alfaroa manningii (also called 'Manning's Alfaroa', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow with red spots.
Uses & Benefits
Alfaroa manningii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alfaroa manningii has white flowers with yellowish centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alfaroa manningii is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Alfaroa manningii
Alfaroa manningii is native to Central America.
Alfaroa manningii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alfaroa manningii?
Alfaroa manningii
What are the common names of Alfaroa manningii?
Manning's Mahogany, Manning's Redwood
What is the natural habitat of Alfaroa manningii?
Tropical rainforests of Central America
Species in the Alfaroa genus
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis,
Alfaroa guanacastensis,
Alfaroa guatemalensis,
Alfaroa hondurensis,
Alfaroa manningii,
Alfaroa mexicana,
Alfaroa williamsii,
Carya alba,
Carya aquatica,
Carya brownii,
Carya cathayensis,
Carya collina,
Carya cordiformis,
Carya demareei,
Carya dunbarii,
Carya floridana,
Carya glabra,
Carya hunanensis,
Carya illinoinensis,
Carya kweichowensis,
Carya laciniosa,
Carya laneyi,
Carya lecontei,
Carya ludoviciana,
Carya myristiciformis,
Carya nussbaumeri,
Carya ovata,
Carya pallida,
Carya palmeri,
Carya poilanei,
Carya schneckii,
Carya sinensis,
Carya texana,
Carya tonkinensis,
Cyclocarya paliurus,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia danumensis,
Engelhardia hainanensis,
Engelhardia kinabaluensis,
Engelhardia mendalomensis,
Engelhardia mersingensis,
Engelhardia mollis,
Engelhardia rigida,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia serrata,
Engelhardia spicata,
Engelhardia unijuga,
Juglans avellana,