Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 14: 17 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449675
Common Names
- Aptera mascagnia
- Winged mascagnia
- Winged paperflower
Description
Mascagnia aptera (also called Winged Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Mascagnia aptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mascagnia aptera has small, white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mascagnia aptera is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Mascagnia aptera
Mascagnia aptera is found in Mexico and Central America.
Mascagnia aptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mascagnia aptera?
Mascagnia aptera
What is the common name of Mascagnia aptera?
Aptera
What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia aptera?
It is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Mascagnia genus
Mascagnia aptera,
Mascagnia macradena,
Mascagnia pittieri,
Mascagnia ovatifolia,
Mascagnia cynanchifolia,
Mascagnia dissimilis,
Mascagnia brittonii,
Mascagnia polybotrya,
Mascagnia eggersiana,
Mascagnia divaricata,
Mascagnia sepium,
Mascagnia schunkei,
Mascagnia velutina,
Mascagnia spicigera,
Mascagnia allopterys,
Mascagnia almedae,
Mascagnia bierosa,
Mascagnia brevifolia,
Mascagnia cordifolia,
Mascagnia tenuifolia,
Mascagnia vacciniifolia,
Mascagnia loretensis,
Mascagnia violacea,
Mascagnia peruviana,
Mascagnia strigulosa,
Mascagnia haenkeana,
Mascagnia lilacina,
Mascagnia lugoi,
Mascagnia microcarpa,
Mascagnia boliviana,
Mascagnia australis,
Mascagnia seleriana,
Mascagnia tomentosa,
Mascagnia tucuruensis,
Mascagnia affinis,
Mascagnia glabrata,
Mascagnia aequatorialis,
Mascagnia arenicola,
Mascagnia riedeliana,
Mascagnia conformis,
Mascagnia corymbosa,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,