Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1411384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Iltis) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.264583333. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423849





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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morisonia panamensis 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 panamensis is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Morisonia panamensis

Morisonia panamensis is found in the state of Panama.

Morisonia panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morisonia panamensis?

Morisonia panamensis

What is the common name of Morisonia panamensis?

Panamanian Morisonia

What is the family of Morisonia panamensis?

Morisoniaceae

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.