Malpighiodes guianensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
1279354
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.R.Anderson) W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 85 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278692
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Malpighiodes guianensis (also called Guianan Malpighia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Guianas. It has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Malpighiodes guianensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malpighiodes guianensis has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Malpighiodes guianensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Malpighiodes guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malpighiodes guianensis?
Malpighiodes guianensis
What is the common name of Malpighiodes guianensis?
Guianan Malpighiodes
Where is Malpighiodes guianensis native to?
South America
Species in the Malpighiodes genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50299682: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.