Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr & T.Wendt
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 7: 47 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276573
Common Names
- Mortoniodendron uxpanapense
- Uxpanapa Mortoniodendron
- Uxpanapa Tree Fern
Description
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense (also called 'Uxpanapa Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed, but it can take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Mortoniodendron uxpanapense
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense can be found in the Uxpanapa region of Mexico.
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mortoniodendron uxpanapense?
Mortoniodendron uxpanapense
What is the family of Mortoniodendron uxpanapense?
Sapindaceae
Where is Mortoniodendron uxpanapense found?
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,