Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 49: 123 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251060
Common Names
- Guianensis Malmea
- Malmea Guianensis
- Guianensis Malmea
Description
Malmea guianensis (also called Guianan malmea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Malmea guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Malmea guianensis are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malmea guianensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Malmea guianensis
Malmea guianensis can be found in French Guiana.
Malmea guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malmea guianensis?
Malmea guianensis
What is the natural habitat of Malmea guianensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What are the common names of Malmea guianensis?
Guianan malmea, Guianan false malmea
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Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
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Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,