Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oligogyna
ID:
236968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 134 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236300



Common Names

  • Mareyopsis oligogyna
  • Few-flowered Mareyopsis
  • Mareyopsis


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Description

Mareyopsis oligogyna (also called Oligogyna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Mareyopsis oligogyna is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mareyopsis oligogyna has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a pale green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mareyopsis oligogyna can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Mareyopsis oligogyna

Mareyopsis oligogyna is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Mareyopsis oligogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mareyopsis oligogyna?

Mareyopsis oligogyna

What is the family of Mareyopsis oligogyna?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Mareyopsis oligogyna?

Few-flowered Mareyopsis

Species in the Mareyopsis genus

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