Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenorioi
ID:
232401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.Gord., J.Jiménez Ram. & Cruz Durán

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 71: 93 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231732



Common Names

  • Mabea Tenorioi
  • Tenorioi Mabea
  • Tenorioi Tree


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Description

Mabea tenorioi (also called Tenorio'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 tenorioi 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 tenorioi are small, yellow-green in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a yellow-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea tenorioi 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 tenorioi

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

Mabea tenorioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea tenorioi?

Mabea tenorioi

What is the common name of Mabea tenorioi?

Unknown

What type of plant is Mabea tenorioi?

Shrub

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-116234: Based on the initial data import
Martha Martínez Gordillo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Gord.' in the authors string.
Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.