Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
eggersiana
ID:
450601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nied.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 224 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449933

Common Names

  • Eggers' Mascagnia
  • Mascagnia eggersiana
  • Eggers' Mascagnia

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Description

Mascagnia eggersiana (also called Common Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia eggersiana is an evergreen shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak or to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mascagnia eggersiana is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia eggersiana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mascagnia eggersiana

Mascagnia eggersiana can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mascagnia eggersiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia eggersiana?

Mascagnia eggersiana

What is the common name of Mascagnia eggersiana?

Eggers' Mascagnia

What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia eggersiana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2504765: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.