Mansoa minensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minensis
ID:
1306321
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.Silva
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 57 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318775
Common Names
- Mansoa minensis
- Minensis Mansoa
- Mansoa Mansoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mansoa minensis (also called Mansoa minensis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a spreading habit. The leaves are elliptic, oblong and up to 10 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Mansoa minensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mansoa minensis has purple flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mansoa minensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Mansoa minensis
Mansoa minensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mansoa minensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mansoa minensis?
Mansoa minensis
What are the common names of Mansoa minensis?
Minensis Mansoa
What is the natural habitat of Mansoa minensis?
It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Species in the Mansoa genus
Mansoa alliacea, Mansoa lanceolata, Mansoa montecillensis, Mansoa onohualcoides, Mansoa hymenaea, Mansoa hirsuta, Mansoa glaziovii, Mansoa difficilis, Mansoa angustidens, Mansoa parvifolia, Mansoa ventricosa, Mansoa verrucifera, Mansoa standleyi, Mansoa longicalyx, Mansoa minensis, Mansoa paganuccii, Mansoa ivanii, Mansoa gentryi,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Milene Maria da Silva (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154774-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].