Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
1264563

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 53: 409 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263901



Common Names

  • Mascagnia Boliviana
  • Boliviana Mascagnia
  • Bolivian Mascagnia


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Description

Mascagnia boliviana (also called Bolivian Mascagnia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia boliviana is an ornamental houseplant, as it is easy to care for and has attractive foliage. It can also be used in terrariums and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mascagnia boliviana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia boliviana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mascagnia boliviana

Mascagnia boliviana is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mascagnia boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia boliviana?

Mascagnia boliviana

What is the common name of Mascagnia boliviana?

Mascagnia

What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia boliviana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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