Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
purseglovei
ID:
233624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 357 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232955

Common Names

  • Maesobotrya
  • Mesobotrya
  • Purseglovei Mesobotrya

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Description

Maesobotrya purseglovei (also called Purseglove's Maesobotrya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to Cameroon and Gabon. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maesobotrya purseglovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maesobotrya purseglovei has white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesobotrya purseglovei can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maesobotrya purseglovei

Maesobotrya purseglovei is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.

Maesobotrya purseglovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya purseglovei?

Maesobotrya purseglovei

What is the common name of Maesobotrya purseglovei?

Purseglove's maesobotrya

What is the native range of Maesobotrya purseglovei?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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