Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sepium
ID:
450634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 96 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449966



Common Names

  • Mascagnia sepium
  • Mascagnia sepium
  • Mascagnia sepium


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Synonyms

  • Triopterys volubilis Salzm. ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hiraea sepium A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium velutina Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium acuminata Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium pubens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium aequatorialis Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium glabrata Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium salzmanniana Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium macrophylla Nied. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia sepium bierosa Nied. [deprecated]
  • Mascagnia sepium rufescens Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Mascagnia sepium (also called Sepium Mascagnia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, shrub native to Mexico. It has multiple stems and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in temperate and subtropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mascagnia sepium is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascagnia sepium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascagnia sepium 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 sepium

Mascagnia sepium is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

Mascagnia sepium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascagnia sepium?

Mascagnia sepium

What is the common name of Mascagnia sepium?

Forked Mascagnia

What is the natural habitat of Mascagnia sepium?

It is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

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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