Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
232337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 343 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231668



Common Names

  • Mabea Longibracteata
  • Longibracteata Mabea
  • Longibracteata


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Description

Mabea longibracteata (also called long-bracted 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 longibracteata 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

The flowers of Mabea longibracteata are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea longibracteata 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 longibracteata

Mabea longibracteata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mabea longibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea longibracteata?

Mabea longibracteata

What is the common name of Mabea longibracteata?

Long-bracted Mabea

What is the natural habitat of Mabea longibracteata?

Mabea longibracteata is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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