Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 14: 387 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372983
Common Names
- Mitrephora cagayanensis
- Cagayan Mitrephora
- Mitrephora Cagayanensis
Description
Mitrephora cagayanensis (also called Cagayan Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrephora cagayanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitrephora cagayanensis is a white or yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrephora cagayanensis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mitrephora cagayanensis
Mitrephora cagayanensis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Mitrephora cagayanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrephora cagayanensis?
Mitrephora cagayanensis
What is the common name of Mitrephora cagayanensis?
Cagayan Mitrephora
What is the natural habitat of Mitrephora cagayanensis?
Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites
Species in the Mitrephora genus
Mitrephora keithii,
Mitrephora maingayi,
Mitrephora lanotan,
Mitrephora longipetala,
Mitrephora korthalsiana,
Mitrephora glabra,
Mitrephora grandiflora,
Mitrephora harae,
Mitrephora pictiflora,
Mitrephora polypyrena,
Mitrephora reflexa,
Mitrephora rufescens,
Mitrephora pallens,
Mitrephora obtusa,
Mitrephora simeuluensis,
Mitrephora vittata,
Mitrephora clemensiorum,
Mitrephora samarensis,
Mitrephora fragrans,
Mitrephora diversifolia,
Mitrephora ferruginea,
Mitrephora weberi,
Mitrephora vulpina,
Mitrephora williamsii,
Mitrephora winitii,
Mitrephora woodii,
Mitrephora andamanica,
Mitrephora alba,
Mitrephora basilanensis,
Mitrephora cagayanensis,
Mitrephora poilanei,
Mitrephora petelotii,
Mitrephora phanrangensis,
Mitrephora sirikitiae,
Mitrephora amdjahii,
Mitrephora macrocarpa,
Mitrephora kostermansii,
Mitrephora endertii,
Mitrephora multifolia,
Mitrephora uniflora,
Mitrephora sorsogonensis,
Mitrephora sundaica,
Mitrephora tomentosa,
Mitrephora macclurei,
Mitrephora heyneana,
Mitrephora wangii,
Mitrephora imbricatarum-apicum,
Mitrephora calcarea,
Mitrephora monocarpa,
Mitrephora chulabhorniana,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
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,