Mezoneuron brachycarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpum
ID:
1411517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 278 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423982
Common Names
- Mezoneuron Brachycarpum
- Brachycarpum's Mezoneuron
- Mezoneuron's Brachycarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mezoneuron brachycarpum (also called Short-fruited Mezoneuron, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Mezoneuron brachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezoneuron brachycarpum has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Mezoneuron brachycarpum is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.
Where to Find Mezoneuron brachycarpum
Mezoneuron brachycarpum is native to France and can be found in the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, and Var.
Mezoneuron brachycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezoneuron brachycarpum?
Mezoneuron brachycarpum
What is the common name of Mezoneuron brachycarpum?
Short-Fruited Mezoneuron
What is the natural habitat of Mezoneuron brachycarpum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Mezoneuron genus
Mezoneuron angolense, Mezoneuron cucullatum, Mezoneuron kauaiense, Mezoneuron andamanicum, Mezoneuron benthamianum, Mezoneuron hildebrandtii, Mezoneuron sinense, Mezoneuron hymenocarpum, Mezoneuron furfuraceum, Mezoneuron latisiliquum, Mezoneuron nhatrangense, Mezoneuron pubescens, Mezoneuron sumatranum, Mezoneuron mindorense, Mezoneuron scortechinii, Mezoneuron baudouinii, Mezoneuron nitens, Mezoneuron erythrocarpum, Mezoneuron montrouzieri, Mezoneuron brachycarpum, Mezoneuron enneaphyllum, Mezoneuron rubiginosum, Mezoneuron schlechteri, Mezoneuron ouenense,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:507174-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Mezoneuron brachycarpum Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.