Malanea revolutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Amaya & Popovkin
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 63: 930 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317405
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malanea revolutifolia (also called Malanea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It is often found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malanea revolutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malanea revolutifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malanea revolutifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Malanea revolutifolia
Malanea revolutifolia is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.
Malanea revolutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malanea revolutifolia?
Malanea revolutifolia
What is the common name of Malanea revolutifolia?
Malanea revolutifolia
What family does Malanea revolutifolia belong to?
Asteraceae
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,
References
Alex V. Popovkin (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popovkin' in the authors string.
Alix Amaya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Amaya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136118-1: Based on the initial data import