Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
1278359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Esser

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277697



Common Names

  • Maprounea obtusata
  • Obtuse Maprounea
  • Obtuse Guacamole


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Description

Maprounea obtusata (also called Obtusata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maprounea obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maprounea obtusata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maprounea obtusata is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Maprounea obtusata

Maprounea obtusata is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.

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 tro-50295571: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.