Mezia mariposa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mariposa
ID:
1242295
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 80 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241633
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mezia mariposa (also called Butterfly Mezia, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Melastomataceae 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
Mezia mariposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezia mariposa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mezia mariposa 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 Mezia mariposa
Mezia mariposa is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Mezia mariposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezia mariposa?
Mezia mariposa
What is the common name of Mezia mariposa?
Mariposa Mezia
Where is Mezia mariposa found?
Mezia mariposa is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Mezia genus
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-50114310: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.