Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
mahuba
ID:
612567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Samp.) Kuhlm. & Samp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 4(2): 57 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611899

Common Names

  • Clinostemon mahuba
  • Mahuba Clinostemon
  • Mahuba's Clinostemon

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Synonyms

  • Acrodiclidium mahuba A.Samp. [unknown]
  • Licaria mahuba (A.Samp.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Mezilaurus mahuba (A.Samp.) van der Werff [valid]
  • Misanteca mahuba (A.Samp.) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Clinostemon mahuba (also called Mahuba Clinostemon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves which are lanceolate in shape and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have a short corolla tube. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Clinostemon mahuba is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clinostemon mahuba is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clinostemon mahuba is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Clinostemon mahuba

Clinostemon mahuba can be found in South America.

Clinostemon mahuba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clinostemon mahuba?

Clinostemon mahuba

What is the natural habitat of Clinostemon mahuba?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering season of Clinostemon mahuba?

Spring and summer

Species in the Clinostemon genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Alberto José de Sampaio (1881-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Samp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:61211-2: Based on the initial data import