Status:
valid
Authors:
Melch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 168 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237994
Common Names
- Mastixiodendron Pachyclados
- Thick-branched Mastixiodendron
- Thick-branched Five-stamened Antidesma
Synonyms
- Mastixiodendron pachyclados tomentosum S.P.Darwin [valid]
Description
Mastixiodendron pachyclados (also called Chinese Wax Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shaded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mastixiodendron pachyclados is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mastixiodendron pachyclados is a small, tubular, yellowish-green flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, greenish-brown seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mastixiodendron pachyclados is a shrub native to the rainforests of South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Mastixiodendron pachyclados
Mastixiodendron pachyclados is native to Southeast Asia.
Mastixiodendron pachyclados FAQ
What are the common names of Mastixiodendron pachyclados?
Mastixiodendron pachyclados is commonly known as thick-branched wax flower.
What are the growing conditions for Mastixiodendron pachyclados?
Mastixiodendron pachyclados prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the hardiness zone for Mastixiodendron pachyclados?
Mastixiodendron pachyclados is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Species in the Mastixiodendron genus
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,