Mezilaurus manausensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manausensis
ID:
1267081
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 347 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266419
Common Names
- Manaus mezilaurus
- Manaus false-cypress
- Manaus podocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mezilaurus manausensis (also called 'Manaus Mezilaurus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mezilaurus manausensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mezilaurus manausensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mezilaurus manausensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Mezilaurus manausensis
Mezilaurus manausensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Mezilaurus manausensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus manausensis?
Mezilaurus manausensis
What type of plant is Mezilaurus manausensis?
Herb
Where does Mezilaurus manausensis grow?
Mexico
Species in the Mezilaurus genus
Mezilaurus duckei, Mezilaurus ita-uba, Mezilaurus lindaviana, Mezilaurus micrantha, Mezilaurus navalium, Mezilaurus decurrens, Mezilaurus caatingae, Mezilaurus sprucei, Mezilaurus pyriflora, Mezilaurus introrsa, Mezilaurus subcordata, Mezilaurus synandra, Mezilaurus crassiramea, Mezilaurus opaca, Mezilaurus palcazuensis, Mezilaurus triunca, Mezilaurus campaucola, Mezilaurus manausensis, Mezilaurus vanderwerffii, Mezilaurus glabriantha, Mezilaurus microphylla, Mezilaurus revolutifolia, Mezilaurus sessiliflora,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50222060: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.