Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
1276355

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 43 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275693



Common Names

  • Mascagnia glabrata
  • Smooth Mascagnia
  • Smooth-leaved Mascagnia


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Description

Mascagnia glabrata (also called Smooth Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a shrub that typically grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and scrublands. It has dark green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia glabrata has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia glabrata is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best to prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Mascagnia glabrata

Mascagnia glabrata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mascagnia glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia glabrata?

Mascagnia glabrata

What is the common name of Mascagnia glabrata?

Smooth Mascagnia

What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia glabrata?

Tropical moist forests in Central America

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-50281812: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.