Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
thaumatophylla
ID:
1050370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 573 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049708



Common Names

  • Thaumatophylla Mauria
  • Thaumatophylla Velvetpod
  • Thaumatophylla False-Acacia


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Description

Mauria thaumatophylla (also called 'Palo de Piedra', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single, straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are alternate, oblong, and entire. It is found in tropical dry forests and deciduous forests, usually on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mauria thaumatophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mauria thaumatophylla has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mauria thaumatophylla is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Mauria thaumatophylla

Mauria thaumatophylla is native to the Caribbean, Central and South 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,