Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
1411345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Byng & Stull

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.267361111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423810



Common Names

  • Mappia Collina
  • Mappia Hill
  • Mappia Hillside


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Description

Mappia collina (also called Hill Mappia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mappia collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mappia collina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mappia collina is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Mappia collina

Mappia collina is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Mappia collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mappia collina?

Mappia collina

What is the common name of Mappia collina?

Collina

What type of plant is Mappia collina?

Tree

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
Gregory W. Stull (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stull' in the authors string.