Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 5: 528 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453120
Common Names
- Matayba oppositifolia
- Opposite-leaved Matayba
- Opposite-leaved Maesa
Synonyms
- Matayba apetala oppositifolia (A.Rich.) Borhidi ex Vales & R.Carreras [unknown]
- Cupania oppositifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
- Matayba apetala oppositifolia Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Matayba oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Matayba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a shade-tolerant species and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Matayba oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Matayba oppositifolia are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matayba oppositifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm (around 70-80°F). For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Matayba oppositifolia
Matayba oppositifolia is native to the Amazon region of South America and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.
Matayba oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matayba oppositifolia?
Matayba oppositifolia
What is the family of Matayba oppositifolia?
Sapindaceae
What is the distribution of Matayba oppositifolia?
Venezuela
Species in the Matayba genus
Matayba spruceana,
Matayba scrobiculata,
Matayba robusta,
Matayba ptariana,
Matayba peruviana,
Matayba pallens,
Matayba oppositifolia,
Matayba opaca,
Matayba yutajensis,
Matayba floribunda,
Matayba elegans,
Matayba elaeagnoides,
Matayba clavelligera,
Matayba guianensis,
Matayba camptoneura,
Matayba atropurpurea,
Matayba arborescens,
Matayba apetala,
Matayba adenanthera,
Matayba leucodictya,
Matayba mexicana,
Matayba glaberrima,
Matayba kennedyi,
Matayba kavanayena,
Matayba intermedia,
Matayba ingifolia,
Matayba inelegans,
Matayba longipes,
Matayba ayangannensis,
Matayba discolor,
Matayba grandis,
Matayba heterophylla,
Matayba paucijuga,
Matayba punctata,
Matayba stenodictya,
Matayba sylvatica,
Matayba talisioides,
Matayba domingensis,
Matayba kennedyae,
Matayba purgans,
Matayba macrocarpa,
Matayba verapazensis,
Matayba boliviana,
Matayba marginata,
Matayba juglandifolia,
Matayba cristae,
Matayba mollis,
Matayba obovata,
Matayba livescens,
Species in the Sapindaceae family