Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dissimilis
ID:
450585

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.V.Morton & Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 19 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449917



Common Names

  • Dissimilar Mascagnia
  • Mascagnia dissimilis
  • Dissimilar Mascagnia


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Description

Mascagnia dissimilis (also called Common Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia dissimilis is an evergreen shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak or to provide shade and privacy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia dissimilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia dissimilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a potting mix and keep them moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Mascagnia dissimilis

Mascagnia dissimilis can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mascagnia dissimilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia dissimilis?

Mascagnia dissimilis

What is the common name of Mascagnia dissimilis?

Climbing Mascagnia

What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia dissimilis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2504738: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.