Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
woodii
ID:
373607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weeras. & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 135: 311 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372939



Common Names

  • Mitrephora woodii
  • Wood's Mitrephora
  • Mitrephora Woodii


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Description

Mitrephora woodii (also called Wood's Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines. It grows in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrephora woodii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrephora woodii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrephora woodii is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to start with cuttings of established plants.

Where to Find Mitrephora woodii

Mitrephora woodii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Mitrephora woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrephora woodii?

Mitrephora woodii

What is the common name of Mitrephora woodii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Mitrephora woodii?

Found in lowland forests in West Africa

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

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Aruna Weerasooriya (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weeras.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1020079-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.