Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
latisepala
ID:
1277312

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 70 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276650



Common Names

  • Broad-sepaled Mortonia
  • Broadsepaled Mortonia
  • Broad-sepaled False Foxglove


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Description

Mortonia latisepala (also called Broad-sepaled Mortonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mortonia latisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mortonia latisepala has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mortonia latisepala is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Mortonia latisepala

Mortonia latisepala can be found in the Latisepal region of Mexico.

Mortonia latisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mortonia latisepala?

Mortonia latisepala

What type of plant is Mortonia latisepala?

Tree

What is the typical habitat of Mortonia latisepala?

Rainforest

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,

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