Status:
valid
Authors:
Sauquet
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 359 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447302
Common Names
- Annickiae Mauloutchia
- Mauloutchia
- Annick's Mauloutchia
Description
Mauloutchia annickiae (also called 'Annickiae mauloutchia' and 'Mauloutchia annickiae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mauloutchia annickiae is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mauloutchia annickiae is a small, white-greenish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mauloutchia annickiae is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Mauloutchia annickiae
Mauloutchia annickiae can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Mauloutchia annickiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mauloutchia annickiae?
Mauloutchia annickiae
What is the natural habitat of Mauloutchia annickiae?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the flower color of Mauloutchia annickiae?
White
Species in the Mauloutchia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,