Maripa axilliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axilliflora
ID:
1297792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 208 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297130
Common Names
- Maripa axilliflora
- Axilliflora Vine
- Tree Vines
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maripa axilliflora (also called Maripa Palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm tree native to South America. It is a single-stemmed tree with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Maripa axilliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maripa axilliflora has white to pinkish flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maripa axilliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Maripa axilliflora
Maripa axilliflora is native to South America.
Species in the Maripa genus
Maripa violacea, Maripa elongata, Maripa stellulata, Maripa axilliflora, Maripa densiflora, Maripa fasciculata, Maripa longifolia, Maripa peruviana, Maripa reticulata, Maripa scandens, Maripa williamsii, Maripa lewisii, Maripa nicaraguensis, Maripa panamensis, Maripa glabra, Maripa janusiana, Maripa paniculata, Maripa pauciflora, Maripa putumayana, Maripa repens,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500576: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.