Status:
valid
Authors:
Das
Source:
ksu
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Assam Forest Rec., Bot. 2: 9 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373690
Common Names
- Globosa Machilus
- Machilus Globosa
- Machilus
Synonyms
- Persea globularia Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Machilus globosa (also called Globose Machilus, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus globosa is used in the production of furniture, musical instruments, and other wooden items. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machilus globosa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machilus globosa is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Machilus globosa
Machilus globosa is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Machilus globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus globosa?
Machilus globosa
What is the common name of Machilus globosa?
Globose Machilus
What is the natural habitat of Machilus globosa?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America
Species in the Machilus genus
Machilus globosa,
Machilus edulis,
Machilus clarkeana,
Machilus dubia,
Machilus pubescens,
Machilus parviflora,
Machilus sericea,
Machilus thunbergii,
Machilus kobu,
Machilus holadenus,
Machilus kingii,
Machilus listeri,
Machilus multinervius,
Machilus balansae,
Machilus attenuata,
Machilus parapauhoi,
Machilus montana,
Machilus minutiflora,
Machilus microphylla,
Machilus forrestii,
Machilus duthei,
Machilus gamblei,
Machilus odoratissimus,
Machilus austroguizhouensis,
Machilus chayuensis,
Machilus chekiangensis,
Machilus chienkweiensis,
Machilus chrysotricha,
Machilus chuanchienensis,
Machilus cicatricosa,
Machilus dinganensis,
Machilus fasciculata,
Machilus foonchewii,
Machilus fukienensis,
Machilus glaucifolia,
Machilus gongshanensis,
Machilus grandibracteata,
Machilus kwangtungensis,
Machilus lenticellata,
Machilus lichuanensis,
Machilus litseifolia,
Machilus lohuiensis,
Machilus melanophylla,
Machilus mikweiensis,
Machilus minutiloba,
Machilus monticola,
Machilus nakao,
Machilus nanchuanensis,
Machilus parabreviflora,
Machilus obscurinervis,
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,