Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1270902

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 411 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270240


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Description

Mascagnia tomentosa (also called Hairy Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin problems and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia tomentosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia tomentosa is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Mascagnia tomentosa

Mascagnia tomentosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mascagnia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia tomentosa?

Mascagnia tomentosa

What is the common name of Mascagnia tomentosa?

Tomentosa Palm

Where is Mascagnia tomentosa native to?

Mexico

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,

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