Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
frangula
ID:
375778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375110



Common Names

  • Maurocenia frangula
  • Frangula Maurocenia
  • Frangula Maurocenia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Maurocenia schinziana Loes. [unknown]
  • Maurocenia cerasus Mill. [unknown]
  • Cassine integrifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cassine maurocenia L. [unknown]
  • Cassine schinziana Loes. [unknown]
  • Maurocenia frangularia Pers. [unknown]
  • Maurocenia capensis Sond. [unknown]
  • Hartogia capensis lanceolata Sond. [unknown]
  • Hartogia capensis multiflora Sond. [unknown]
  • Hartogia capensis riparia Sond. [unknown]

Description

Maurocenia frangula (also called Maurocenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Maurocenia frangula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maurocenia frangula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maurocenia frangula is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Maurocenia frangula

Maurocenia frangula is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky areas.

Maurocenia frangula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maurocenia frangula?

Maurocenia frangula

What is the common name of Maurocenia frangula?

Fragrant Maurocenia

What is the natural habitat of Maurocenia frangula?

It is native to the Canary Islands

Species in the Maurocenia genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,