Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
453776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 627 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453108

Common Names

  • Matayba spruceana
  • Spruce's Matayba
  • Spruce's Maesa

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Synonyms

  • Matayba sororopaniana Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Cupania spruceana Benth. [unknown]

Description

Matayba spruceana (also called 'Spruce's Matayba', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry to wet forests, from sea level to about 4,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Matayba spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matayba spruceana has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matayba spruceana 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 spruceana

Matayba spruceana 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 spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matayba spruceana?

Matayba spruceana

What is the family of Matayba spruceana?

Sapindaceae

What is the distribution of Matayba spruceana?

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

References