Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 53: 226 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316192
Common Names
- Baloghia marmorata
- Marmorate Baloghia
- Marmorata Baloghia
Description
Baloghia marmorata (also called Marbled Baloghia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Baloghia marmorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which include treating respiratory problems, reducing inflammation, and treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baloghia marmorata has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baloghia marmorata is a shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. To propagate, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Baloghia marmorata
Baloghia marmorata is found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Baloghia marmorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baloghia marmorata?
Baloghia marmorata
What is the common name of Baloghia marmorata?
Marmorate Baloghia
What is the natural habitat of Baloghia marmorata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Baloghia genus
Baloghia alternifolia,
Baloghia anisomera,
Baloghia balansae,
Baloghia brongniartii,
Baloghia buchholzii,
Baloghia bureavii,
Baloghia deplanchei,
Baloghia drimiflora,
Baloghia inophylla,
Baloghia marmorata,
Baloghia montana,
Baloghia neocaledonica,
Baloghia parviflora,
Baloghia pininsularis,
Baloghia pulchella,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,