Mastixia arborea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 745 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237905
Common Names
- Mastixia arborea
- Arborea Mastixia
- Arborea Chinese Wax Tree
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- Bursinopetalum arboreum Wight [unknown]
Description
Mastixia arborea (also called Arborea Mastixia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 0 to 1,000 meters. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Mastixia arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mastixia arborea sub. arboreaMastixia arborea sub. macrophylla (Thwaites) K.M.Matthew
Mastixia arborea sub. meziana (Wangerin) K.M.Matthew ex Ramamoorthy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastixia arborea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Mastixia arborea is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Mastixia arborea
Mastixia arborea is native to Southeast Asia.
Mastixia arborea FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Mastixia arborea?
Mastixia arborea prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C)
What is the ideal humidity for Mastixia arborea?
Mastixia arborea prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
What type of soil should I use for Mastixia arborea?
Mastixia arborea prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix
Species in the Mastixia genus
Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa,
Species in the Nyssaceae family
Camptotheca acuminata, Camptotheca lowreyana, Davidia involucrata, Diplopanax vietnamensis, Diplopanax stachyanthus, Mastixia arborea, Mastixia caudatilimba, Mastixia congylos, Mastixia cuspidata, Mastixia eugenioides, Mastixia euonymoides, Mastixia glauca, Mastixia kaniensis, Mastixia macrocarpa, Mastixia montana, Mastixia nimalii, Mastixia octandra, Mastixia parviflora, Mastixia pentandra, Mastixia rostrata, Mastixia tetrandra, Mastixia tetrapetala, Mastixia trichophylla, Mastixia trichotoma, Mastixia microcarpa, Nyssa aquatica, Nyssa bifida, Nyssa biflora, Nyssa javanica, Nyssa ogeche, Nyssa sinensis, Nyssa sylvatica, Nyssa talamancana, Nyssa ursina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-122062: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.