Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
mancinella
ID:
983183

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1191 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982521



Common Names

  • Hippomane Mancinella
  • Mancinella Hippomane
  • Hippomane Weed


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Description

Hippomane mancinella (also called Manzanillo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. The plant has yellow flowers and is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Hippomane mancinella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippomane mancinella is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippomane mancinella is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 95 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Hippomane mancinella

Hippomane mancinella can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Species in the Hippomane genus

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,

References