Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 114: 276 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087335
Common Names
- Maburea trinervis
- Trinervis False Mallow
- Trinervis Maburea
Description
Maburea trinervis (also called ‘three-veined maburea’, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Maburea trinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maburea trinervis has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maburea trinervis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Maburea trinervis
Maburea trinervis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Maburea genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,