Mascagnia australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1265735
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53(3): 408 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265073
Common Names
- Australis Mascagnia
- Southern Mascagnia
- Mascagnia Australis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mascagnia australis (also called Southern Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mascagnia australis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mascagnia australis has yellow flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, succulent stems and leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mascagnia australis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Mascagnia australis
Mascagnia australis is native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
Mascagnia australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mascagnia australis?
Mascagnia australis
What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia australis?
Mascagnia australis is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What is the flowering period of Mascagnia australis?
The flowering period of Mascagnia australis is from April to June.
Species in the Mascagnia genus
Mascagnia aptera, Mascagnia macradena, Mascagnia pittieri, Mascagnia ovatifolia, Mascagnia cynanchifolia, Mascagnia dissimilis, Mascagnia brittonii, Mascagnia polybotrya, Mascagnia eggersiana, Mascagnia divaricata, Mascagnia sepium, Mascagnia schunkei, Mascagnia velutina, Mascagnia spicigera, Mascagnia allopterys, Mascagnia almedae, Mascagnia bierosa, Mascagnia brevifolia, Mascagnia cordifolia, Mascagnia tenuifolia, Mascagnia vacciniifolia, Mascagnia loretensis, Mascagnia violacea, Mascagnia peruviana, Mascagnia strigulosa, Mascagnia haenkeana, Mascagnia lilacina, Mascagnia lugoi, Mascagnia microcarpa, Mascagnia boliviana, Mascagnia australis, Mascagnia seleriana, Mascagnia tomentosa, Mascagnia tucuruensis, Mascagnia affinis, Mascagnia glabrata, Mascagnia aequatorialis, Mascagnia arenicola, Mascagnia riedeliana, Mascagnia conformis, Mascagnia corymbosa,
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-50215916: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.