Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
sinaloense
ID:
1065933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Gentry) P.K.Endress

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 89: 357 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065271

Common Names

  • Molinadendron
  • Sinaloense
  • Sinaloense Molinadendron

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Description

Molinadendron sinaloense (also called Sinaloan Molinadendron, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to western Mexico, from Sinaloa to Oaxaca. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Molinadendron sinaloense is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a source of timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Molinadendron sinaloense has small, white flowers that are clustered in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are erect with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molinadendron sinaloense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Molinadendron sinaloense

Molinadendron sinaloense can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15100084: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
Peter Karl Endress (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Endress' in the authors string.