Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lugoi
ID:
1242293

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 74 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241631





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Description

Mascagnia lugoi (also called Lugo's Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and grows in wet montane forests. It has a woody stem with large, lobed leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia lugoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia lugoi has yellow flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia lugoi is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a sterile, moist medium.

Where to Find Mascagnia lugoi

Mascagnia lugoi is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Mascagnia lugoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia lugoi?

Mascagnia lugoi

What is the common name of Mascagnia lugoi?

Lugo's Mascagnia

Where is Mascagnia lugoi found?

Mascagnia lugoi is found in the tropical forests of Central and South 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,

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