Status:
valid
Authors:
Tandang & Ordas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 44(2): 371. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033240
Common Names
- Mycetia suedixieana
- Mycetia Suedixieana
- Mycetia Suedixiean
Description
Mycetia suedixieana (also called Suedixie Mycetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mycetia suedixieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mycetia suedixieana has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycetia suedixieana can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a potting mix. Air layering is done by wounding a stem and covering it with a damp sphagnum moss. Once roots have formed, the stem can be cut and planted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Mycetia suedixieana
Mycetia suedixieana is native to Mexico.
Mycetia suedixieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mycetia suedixieana?
Mycetia suedixieana
What are the common names of Mycetia suedixieana?
Suedixieana mycetia
What is the natural habitat of Mycetia suedixieana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Mycetia genus
Mycetia acuminata,
Mycetia angustifolia,
Mycetia anlongensis,
Mycetia balansae,
Mycetia brachybotrys,
Mycetia bracteata,
Mycetia brevipes,
Mycetia brevisepala,
Mycetia cauliflora,
Mycetia chasalioides,
Mycetia fasciculata,
Mycetia flava,
Mycetia glandulosa,
Mycetia gracilis,
Mycetia hainanensis,
Mycetia hirta,
Mycetia holotricha,
Mycetia javanica,
Mycetia listeri,
Mycetia longiflora,
Mycetia longifolia,
Mycetia malayana,
Mycetia minor,
Mycetia mukerjiana,
Mycetia myrioneura,
Mycetia nepalensis,
Mycetia obovata,
Mycetia ovatistipulata,
Mycetia paniculiformis,
Mycetia parishii,
Mycetia radiciflora,
Mycetia rivicola,
Mycetia rodgeri,
Mycetia siamensis,
Mycetia sinensis,
Mycetia squamulosopilosa,
Mycetia stipulata,
Mycetia sumatrana,
Mycetia yunnanica,
Mycetia mindanaensis,
Mycetia basiflora,
Mycetia macrocarpa,
Mycetia clarkei,
Mycetia effusa,
Mycetia faberi,
Mycetia nutans,
Mycetia pubifolia,
Mycetia tonkinensis,
Mycetia griffithii,
Mycetia fangii,
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,