Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lisianthiflora
ID:
237476

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 487 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236808



Common Names

  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora
  • Lisianthiflora Mascarenhasia
  • Lisianthiflora Mascarenhasia Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Mascarenhasia geayi Costantin & Poiss. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia humblotii Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia kidroa Costantin & Poiss. [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora baronica Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora geayi (Costantin & Poiss.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora hybrida Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora macrocalyx (Baker) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora pubescens Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia macrocalyx Baker [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia pallida Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia perrieri Lassia [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia phyllocalyx Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia rutenbergiana Vatke [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia tenuifolia Dubard [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia velutina Jum. [unknown]
  • Echitella lisianthiflora (Bojer) Pichon [unknown]
  • Echitella perrieri (Lassia) Pichon [unknown]
  • Echites lisianthiflorus Bojer [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthifolia geayi (Costantin & Poiss.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthifolia macrocalyx (Baker) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora lisianthiflora [unknown]

Description

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora (also called White Mascarenhasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Mascarene Islands and is found in wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora?

Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora

What are the common names of Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora?

Lisianthi-flowered Mascarenhasia

What is the natural habitat of Mascarenhasia lisianthiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References