Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
1293223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 24 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292561



Common Names

  • Palmer's Mortonia
  • Palmer's Mortonia Tree
  • Palmer's Mortonia


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Description

Mortonia palmeri (also called Palmer's Mortonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Celastraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, usually growing to a height of 5–7 m. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Mortonia palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mortonia palmeri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mortonia palmeri is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Mortonia palmeri

Mortonia palmeri can be found in South America.

Mortonia palmeri FAQ

What is the common name of Mortonia palmeri?

Palmer's Mortonia

What is the scientific name of Palmer's Mortonia?

Mortonia palmeri

What is the family of Mortonia palmeri?

Rhamnaceae

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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