Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
1321183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 33: 414 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333637



Common Names

  • Matisia pacifica
  • Pacific Matisia
  • Pacific Plant


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Description

Matisia pacifica (also called 'Pacific Matisia', among many other common names) is a tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 20 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 20 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Matisia pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matisia pacifica has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matisia pacifica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Matisia pacifica

Matisia pacifica can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Matisia pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matisia pacifica?

Matisia pacifica

What is the common name of Matisia pacifica?

Pacific Matisia

What is the native range of Matisia pacifica?

Central America

Species in the Matisia genus

Matisia serpicostata, Matisia spathacea, Matisia sulcata, Matisia uribei, Matisia valdes-bermejoi, Matisia ochrocalyx, Matisia lozanoi, Matisia samariensis, Matisia racemifera, Matisia obliquifolia, Matisia hirsutissima, Matisia amplifolia, Matisia bullata, Matisia cordata, Matisia cornu-copiae, Matisia cuatrecasana, Matisia gentryi, Matisia glandifera, Matisia bicolor, Matisia bolivarii, Matisia bracteolosa, Matisia castano, Matisia cruceto, Matisia dolichosiphon, Matisia hirta, Matisia huallagensis, Matisia idroboi, Matisia lecythicarpa, Matisia longiflora, Matisia oblongifolia, Matisia sclerophylla, Matisia stenopetala, Matisia lasiocalyx, Matisia arteagensis, Matisia exalata, Matisia intricata, Matisia malacocalyx, Matisia palenquiana, Matisia alata, Matisia coloradorum, Matisia dolichopoda, Matisia leptandra, Matisia longitubulosa, Matisia sanblasensis, Matisia soegengii, Matisia longipes, Matisia alchornifolia, Matisia dowdingii, Matisia calimana, Matisia giacomettoi,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.