Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 483 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239287
Common Names
- Ambigua Maoutia
- Maoutia
- Ambigua
Description
Maoutia ambigua (also called the Ambiguous Maoutia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maoutia ambigua is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Maoutia ambigua is yellow, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maoutia ambigua is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clump in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Maoutia ambigua
Maoutia ambigua is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Maoutia ambigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maoutia ambigua?
Maoutia ambigua
What is the common name of Maoutia ambigua?
Ambiguous Maoutia
What is the natural habitat of Maoutia ambigua?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Maoutia genus
Maoutia australis,
Maoutia odontophylla,
Maoutia lanceolata,
Maoutia gracilis,
Maoutia salomonensis,
Maoutia warburgii,
Maoutia samoensis,
Maoutia setosa,
Maoutia diversifolia,
Maoutia ambigua,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata,
Astrothalamus reticulatus,
Australina flaccida,
Australina pusilla,
Australina pusilla,
Boehmeria aspera,
Boehmeria balslevii,
Boehmeria beyeri,
Boehmeria brevirostris,
Boehmeria bullata,
Boehmeria burgeriana,
Boehmeria caudata,
Boehmeria celtidifolia,
Boehmeria clidemioides,
Boehmeria conica,
Boehmeria cylindrica,
Boehmeria densiflora,
Boehmeria depauperata,
Boehmeria didymogyne,
Boehmeria dura,
Boehmeria egregia,
Boehmeria excelsa,
Boehmeria grandis,
Boehmeria hamiltoniana,
Boehmeria helferi,
Boehmeria heterophylla,
Boehmeria holosericea,
Boehmeria japonica,
Boehmeria kiusiana,
Boehmeria kurzii,
Boehmeria lanceolata,
Boehmeria martii,
Boehmeria multiflora,
Boehmeria nakashimae,
Boehmeria nivea,
Boehmeria ourantha,
Boehmeria pavonii,
Boehmeria penduliflora,
Boehmeria pilosiuscula,
Boehmeria platanifolia,
Boehmeria polystachya,
Boehmeria radiata,
Boehmeria ramiflora,
Boehmeria repens,
Boehmeria rugosissima,
Boehmeria siamensis,
Boehmeria sieboldiana,
Boehmeria spicigera,
Boehmeria splitgerbera,
Boehmeria ternifolia,