Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
232349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. in Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 367 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231680



Common Names

  • Mabea Nitida
  • Shiny Mabea
  • Nitid Mabea


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Synonyms

  • Mabea depauperata Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mabea muricata Jabl. [unknown]
  • Mabea nitida albiflora Benth. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Mabea nitida purpurascens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea pallida Baill. [unknown]

Description

Mabea nitida (also called Shiny Mabea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mabea nitida 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 nitida 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 ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea nitida 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 nitida

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

Mabea nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea nitida?

Mabea nitida

What is the common name of Mabea nitida?

Shiny Mabea

What is the natural habitat of Mabea nitida?

Mabea nitida 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116185: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.