Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
riedeliana
ID:
1279478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 14: 21 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278816

Common Names

  • Mascagnia riedeliana
  • Riedeliana Mascagnia
  • Riedeliana Tree

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Description

Mascagnia riedeliana (also called Mascagnia sp. 'Riedeliana', among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an upright growth habit with large, oval-shaped leaves and grows best in a substrate of nutrient-rich soil. This plant is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions and prefers a warm, humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia riedeliana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia riedeliana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia riedeliana is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mascagnia riedeliana

Mascagnia riedeliana is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mascagnia riedeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia riedeliana?

Mascagnia riedeliana

What is the common name of Mascagnia riedeliana?

Riedel's Mascagnia

Where is Mascagnia riedeliana native to?

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153863-2: Based on the initial data import