Mabea pohliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pohliana
ID:
232379
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1152 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231710
Common Names
- Mabea Pohliana
- Pohliana Mabea
- Pohliana Tree
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- Mabea paniculata pohliana Benth. [unknown]
Description
Mabea pohliana (also called Pohl's 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 pohliana 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 pohliana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mabea pohliana 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 pohliana
Mabea pohliana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mabea pohliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mabea pohliana?
Mabea pohliana
What is the common name of Mabea pohliana?
Pohl's Mabea
What is the natural habitat of Mabea pohliana?
Mabea pohliana 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-116213: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.