Mabea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
232315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 7: 288 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231646
Common Names
- Mabea Elegans
- Elegans Mabea
- Elegans
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- Mabea prancei Emmerich [unknown]
Description
Mabea elegans (also called elegant mabea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers that are enclosed in a spathe. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Mabea elegans is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mabea elegans has small, white flowers that are borne in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are yellowish-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mabea elegans is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from seeds, but this is a slow process and may take several months before the seedlings are ready for transplanting.
Where to Find Mabea elegans
Mabea elegans can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mabea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mabea elegans?
Mabea elegans
What is the common name of Mabea elegans?
Elegant Mabea
What is the natural habitat of Mabea elegans?
Mabea elegans is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Mabea genus
Mabea anadena, Mabea angularis, Mabea angustifolia, Mabea anomala, Mabea arenicola, Mabea biglandulosa, Mabea caudata, Mabea chocoensis, Mabea elata, Mabea elegans, Mabea excelsa, Mabea fistulifera, Mabea frutescens, Mabea gaudichaudiana, Mabea glaziovii, Mabea jefensis, Mabea klugii, Mabea linearifolia, Mabea longibracteata, Mabea macbridei, Mabea macrocalyx, Mabea montana, Mabea nitida, Mabea occidentalis, Mabea ovata, Mabea paniculata, Mabea piriri, Mabea pohliana, Mabea pulcherrima, Mabea rubicunda, Mabea salicoides, Mabea speciosa, Mabea standleyi, Mabea subserrulata, Mabea subsessilis, Mabea taquari, Mabea tenorioi, Mabea trianae, Mabea uleana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116153: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.