Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
angulatum
ID:
1084676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 27: 315 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084014

Common Names

  • Angled Mitrastemon
  • Angled Mitrastemum
  • Angled Mitrastemma

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Description

Misodendrum angulatum (also called Angled Misodendrum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded shape and its leaves are composed of three leaflets. It grows in tropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Misodendrum angulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Misodendrum angulatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Misodendrum angulatum is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a full to partial sun exposure and should be grown in well-drained soil. The plant should be fertilized regularly and the cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Misodendrum angulatum

Misodendrum angulatum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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