Mortoniodendron guatemalense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalense
ID:
1143273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 157 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142611
Common Names
- Guatemalense Mortoniodendron
- Mortoniodendron guatemalense
- Mortoniodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mortoniodendron guatemalense (also called Mortoniodendron guatemalense, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mortoniodendron guatemalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mortoniodendron guatemalense is yellow in color, with white petals. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mortoniodendron guatemalense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Mortoniodendron guatemalense
Mortoniodendron guatemalense is native to Central America.
Species in the Mortoniodendron genus
Mortoniodendron membranaceum, Mortoniodendron anisophyllum, Mortoniodendron vestitum, Mortoniodendron abelianum, Mortoniodendron guatemalense, Mortoniodendron hirsutum, Mortoniodendron sulcatum, Mortoniodendron palaciosii, Mortoniodendron ruizii, Mortoniodendron costaricense, Mortoniodendron pentagonum, Mortoniodendron apetalum, Mortoniodendron cauliflorum, Mortoniodendron longipedunculatum, Mortoniodendron uxpanapense, Mortoniodendron ocotense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32200239: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.