Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
taquari
ID:
232399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 870 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231730



Common Names

  • Mabea Taquari
  • Taquari Mabea
  • Taquari Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mabea schomburgkii Benth. [unknown]
  • Mabea taquari angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Maprounea glauca Desv. ex Ham. [unknown]
  • Mabea taquari genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Mabea taquari (also called Taquari 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 taquari is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade. The leaves of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mabea taquari are small and yellow-green, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea taquari can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. For division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the rootball into two or more sections, each with a good root system. Replant each section in a new pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Mabea taquari

Mabea taquari is found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mabea taquari FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea taquari?

Mabea taquari

What is the common name of Mabea taquari?

Unknown

What type of plant is Mabea taquari?

Shrub

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