Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
mattos-silvae
ID:
775955

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Mori

Source:
iplants

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. (São Paulo) 14: 22 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775288



Common Names

  • Eschweilera mattos-silvae
  • Mattos-Silva's Eschweilera
  • Mattos-Silvae Eschweilera


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Description

Eschweilera mattos-silvae (also called 'Cascara Amarga', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, usually reaching a height of 8–15 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, in areas with an average annual temperature of 20–25 °C. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded canopy.

Uses & Benefits

Eschweilera mattos-silvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas due to its medicinal properties. It is also used for timber and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eschweilera mattos-silvae is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschweilera mattos-silvae is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eschweilera mattos-silvae

Eschweilera mattos-silvae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Eschweilera mattos-silvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschweilera mattos-silvae?

Eschweilera mattos-silvae

What is the common name of Eschweilera mattos-silvae?

Mattos-Silva's Eschweilera

What is the habitat of Eschweilera mattos-silvae?

It is found in lowland tropical moist forests.

Species in the Eschweilera genus

Eschweilera alata, Eschweilera albiflora, Eschweilera alvimii, Eschweilera amazonica, Eschweilera amazoniciformis, Eschweilera amplexifolia, Eschweilera andina, Eschweilera antioquensis, Eschweilera apiculata, Eschweilera atropetiolata, Eschweilera baguensis, Eschweilera beebei, Eschweilera bogotensis, Eschweilera boltenii, Eschweilera bracteosa, Eschweilera cabrerana, Eschweilera calyculata, Eschweilera carinata, Eschweilera caudiculata, Eschweilera chartaceifolia, Eschweilera collina, Eschweilera collinsii, Eschweilera complanata, Eschweilera compressa, Eschweilera congestiflora, Eschweilera coriacea, Eschweilera costaricensis, Eschweilera cyathiformis, Eschweilera decolorans, Eschweilera eperuetorum, Eschweilera fanshawei, Eschweilera gigantea, Eschweilera grandiflora, Eschweilera hondurensis, Eschweilera integricalyx, Eschweilera integrifolia, Eschweilera itayensis, Eschweilera jacquelyniae, Eschweilera juruensis, Eschweilera klugii, Eschweilera laevicarpa, Eschweilera longipedicellata, Eschweilera macrocarpa, Eschweilera mattos-silvae, Eschweilera mexicana, Eschweilera micrantha, Eschweilera microcalyx, Eschweilera nana, Eschweilera neblinensis, Eschweilera neei,

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313844: Based on the initial data import
Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.