Mazaea phialanthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krug & Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 15: 266 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239098
Common Names
- Mazaea phialanthoides
- Mazaea
- Phialanthoides
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- Neomazaea phialanthoides (Griseb.) Krug & Urb. [valid]
- Rondeletia phialanthoides Griseb. [valid]
Description
Mazaea phialanthoides (also called 'Phialanthoides Mazaea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves with serrated edges and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mazaea phialanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mazaea phialanthoides has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mazaea phialanthoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Mazaea phialanthoides
Mazaea phialanthoides can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Mazaea phialanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mazaea phialanthoides?
Mazaea phialanthoides
What are the common names of Mazaea phialanthoides?
Mazaea phialanthoides is also known as the Phialanthoides Mazaea
What is the natural habitat of Mazaea phialanthoides?
Mazaea phialanthoides is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Mazaea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123174: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.