Maesobotrya scariosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosa
ID:
233630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9, III(2): 15 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232961
Common Names
- Maesobotrya
- Mesobotrya
- Scariosa Mesobotrya
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Maesobotrya scariosa (also called Scariose 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 scariosa 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 scariosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maesobotrya scariosa 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 scariosa
Maesobotrya scariosa is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.
Maesobotrya scariosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya scariosa?
Maesobotrya scariosa
What is the common name of Maesobotrya scariosa?
Scarlet-fruited Fig
What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya scariosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Maesobotrya genus
Maesobotrya barteri, Maesobotrya bertramiana, Maesobotrya cordulata, Maesobotrya fallax, Maesobotrya floribunda, Maesobotrya glabrata, Maesobotrya griffoniana, Maesobotrya klaineana, Maesobotrya longipes, Maesobotrya pauciflora, Maesobotrya pierlotii, Maesobotrya purseglovei, Maesobotrya pynaertii, Maesobotrya scariosa, Maesobotrya staudtii, Maesobotrya vermeulenii, Maesobotrya villosa, Maesobotrya oligantha, Maesobotrya liberica,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117413: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.