Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
cynophallophora
ID:
1411389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.263194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423854





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Description

Morisonia cynophallophora (also called Morisonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morisonia cynophallophora is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morisonia cynophallophora is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morisonia cynophallophora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Morisonia cynophallophora

Morisonia cynophallophora is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Morisonia cynophallophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morisonia cynophallophora?

Morisonia cynophallophora

What is the common name of Morisonia cynophallophora?

Cynophallophora

What type of plant is Morisonia cynophallophora?

Tree

Species in the Morisonia genus

Morisonia multiflora, Morisonia americana, Morisonia flexuosa, Morisonia oblongifolia, Morisonia salicifolia, Morisonia asperifolia, Morisonia tafallana, Morisonia tenuisiliqua, Morisonia frondosa, Morisonia domingensis, Morisonia mirifica, Morisonia lundellii, Morisonia peruviana, Morisonia elegans, Morisonia tarapotensis, Morisonia dolichopoda, Morisonia tweedieana, Morisonia ecuadorica, Morisonia urbani, Morisonia coimbrana, Morisonia ferruginea, Morisonia sprucei, Morisonia yunckeri, Morisonia singularis, Morisonia mollicella, Morisonia hastata, Morisonia odoratissmia, Morisonia pulcherrima, Morisonia humilis, Morisonia nemorosa, Morisonia crotonoides, Morisonia pittieri, Morisonia matogrossensis, Morisonia heydeana, Morisonia yco, Morisonia atamisquea, Morisonia cuatrecasasiana, Morisonia sessilis, Morisonia incana, Morisonia speciosa, Morisonia valerabella, Morisonia calciphila, Morisonia dressleri, Morisonia polyantha, Morisonia lineata, Morisonia stenopetala, Morisonia tuxtlensis, Morisonia petiolaris, Morisonia paradoxa, Morisonia martiana,

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.