Mascagnia lilacina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilacina
ID:
1242291
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nied.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg iii. 14 (1908).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241629
Common Names
- Lilac Mascagnia
- Mascagnia Lilacina
- Lilac Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mascagnia lilacina (also called Lilac Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and grows in wet montane forests. It has a woody stem with large, lobed leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mascagnia lilacina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mascagnia lilacina has purple flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mascagnia lilacina is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sterile, moist medium.
Where to Find Mascagnia lilacina
Mascagnia lilacina is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Mascagnia lilacina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mascagnia lilacina?
Mascagnia lilacina
What is the common name of Mascagnia lilacina?
Lilac Mascagnia
Where is Mascagnia lilacina found?
Mascagnia lilacina is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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 tro-50114306: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.