Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maisiana
ID:
1050276

Status:
valid

Authors:
León & Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle"9: 15 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049614



Common Names

  • Maise's Harpalyce
  • Maise's False-Mastic
  • Maise's False-Mastic-Harpalyce


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Description

Harpalyce maisiana (also called Mais' Harpalyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Harpalyce maisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Harpalyce maisiana is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harpalyce maisiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Harpalyce maisiana

Harpalyce maisiana can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Harpalyce genus

Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce ekmanii, Harpalyce lepidota, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce mexicana, Harpalyce nipensis, Harpalyce pringlei, Harpalyce rupicola, Harpalyce arborescens, Harpalyce brasiliana, Harpalyce cubensis, Harpalyce formosa, Harpalyce hilariana, Harpalyce minor, Harpalyce acunae, Harpalyce baracoensis, Harpalyce cristalensis, Harpalyce flexuosa, Harpalyce foliosa, Harpalyce toaensis, Harpalyce sousai, Harpalyce robusta, Harpalyce parvifolia, Harpalyce macrobotrya, Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce macedoi, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce maisiana, Harpalyce villosa, Harpalyce borhidii, Harpalyce lanata, Harpalyce magnibracteata, Harpalyce correntina, Harpalyce riparia, Harpalyce tombadorensis, Harpalyce torresii, Harpalyce yucatanense, Harpalyce suberosa, Harpalyce sousae, Harpalyce speciosa, Harpalyce greuteri,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-10424: Originally associated with wfo-0000164004
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-10424: Originally associated with wfo-0000164004
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117969-2: Based on the initial data import