Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
mayana
ID:
1316627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Atha, J.D.Mitch. & Pell

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 371 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329081



Common Names

  • Comocladia Mayana
  • Mayan Comocladia
  • Mayan Comocladia Tree


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Description

Comocladia mayana (also called Mayan Comocladia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia mayana 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

Comocladia mayana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia mayana can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Comocladia mayana is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Comocladia mayana

Comocladia mayana can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Comocladia mayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia mayana?

Comocladia mayana

What is the common name of Comocladia mayana?

Mayan Comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia mayana?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

John D. Mitchell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.
Daniel E. Atha (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Atha' in the authors string.
Susan K. Pell (b.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pell' in the authors string.