Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 226 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336271
Common Names
- Malanea Ecuadorensis
- Ecuadorian Malanea
- Malanea Tree
Description
Malanea ecuadorensis (also called Malanea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. It grows in tropical moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Malanea ecuadorensis is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malanea ecuadorensis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny, hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malanea ecuadorensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Malanea ecuadorensis
Malanea ecuadorensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Malanea ecuadorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malanea ecuadorensis?
Malanea ecuadorensis
Where does Malanea ecuadorensis grow?
It grows in the rainforests of Ecuador.
What is the natural habitat of Malanea ecuadorensis?
It grows in the tropical rainforest of Ecuador.
Species in the Malanea genus
Malanea auyantepuiensis,
Malanea boliviana,
Malanea centralis,
Malanea chimantensis,
Malanea chocoana,
Malanea ciliolata,
Malanea cruzii,
Malanea duckei,
Malanea egleri,
Malanea erecta,
Malanea evenosa,
Malanea fendleri,
Malanea forsteronioides,
Malanea gabrielensis,
Malanea glabra,
Malanea guaiquinimensis,
Malanea harleyi,
Malanea hirsuta,
Malanea hypoleuca,
Malanea jauaensis,
Malanea martiana,
Malanea microphylla,
Malanea obovata,
Malanea panurensis,
Malanea ptariensis,
Malanea sanluisensis,
Malanea sarmentosa,
Malanea schomburgkii,
Malanea setulosa,
Malanea sipapoensis,
Malanea spicata,
Malanea subtruncata,
Malanea tafelbergensis,
Malanea ueiensis,
Malanea ursina,
Malanea campylocarpa,
Malanea cylindrica,
Malanea ecuadorensis,
Malanea revolutifolia,
Malanea pariensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,