Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
232363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231694



Common Names

  • Mabea Paniculata
  • Panama Tree
  • Panama Mabea


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Synonyms

  • Mabea crenulata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Mabea indorum S.Moore [unknown]
  • Mabea paniculata oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea paniculata ovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea paraguensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea rubrinervis Baill. [unknown]
  • Mabea weddelliana Baill. [unknown]

Description

Mabea paniculata (also called Panicled 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 paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata 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 paniculata

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

Mabea paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea paniculata?

Mabea paniculata

What is the common name of Mabea paniculata?

Panicled Mabea

What is the natural habitat of Mabea paniculata?

Mabea paniculata 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-116199: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.