Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
239768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Delprete

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51: 221 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239100

Common Names

  • Mazaea shaferi
  • Mazaea
  • Shaferi

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Synonyms

  • Neomazaea shaferi Standl. [valid]
  • Ariadne ekmanii Urb. [valid]
  • Ariadne shaferi Urb. [valid]
  • Ariadne shaferi moaensis M.Fernández & Borhidi [valid]
  • Ariadne shaferi rivularis M.Fernández & Borhidi [valid]

Description

Mazaea shaferi (also called 'Shafer's 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 shaferi 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 shaferi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mazaea shaferi 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 shaferi

Mazaea shaferi can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Mazaea shaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mazaea shaferi?

Mazaea shaferi

What are the common names of Mazaea shaferi?

Mazaea shaferi is also known as the Shafer's Mazaea

What is the natural habitat of Mazaea shaferi?

Mazaea shaferi 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-123176: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.