Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maguireana
ID:
379768

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 311 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379100

Common Names

  • Maguire's Nectandra
  • Maguire's Nectandra
  • Nectandra maguireana

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra amplifolia Rusby [illegitimate]

Description

Nectandra maguireana (also called Maguire's Nectandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra maguireana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra maguireana has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra maguireana is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nectandra maguireana

Nectandra maguireana can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Nectandra maguireana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra maguireana?

Nectandra maguireana

What is the family of Nectandra maguireana?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Nectandra maguireana?

Maguire's Nectandra

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

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,