Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
371782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 2: 20 (1885 publ. 1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371114



Common Names

  • Mitrephora
  • Glabrous Mitrephora
  • Glabrous Starflower


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Description

Mitrephora glabra (also called Smooth Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, tropical forests, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrephora glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mitrephora glabra are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrephora glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mitrephora glabra

Mitrephora glabra can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Mitrephora glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrephora glabra?

Mitrephora glabra

What is the common name of Mitrephora glabra?

Glabrous Mitrephora

What is the natural habitat of Mitrephora glabra?

It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia

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,

References

Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74000-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.