Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 6: t. 515 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239416
Common Names
- Mouriri
- Tree Rosewood
- Trombeteira
Description
Mouriri arborea (also called Mouriri arborea, among many other common names) is a small, tree-like plant with green foliage and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mouriri arborea is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mouriri arborea is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mouriri arborea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Mouriri arborea
Mouriri arborea is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Mouriri arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mouriri arborea?
Mouriri arborea
What is the common name of Mouriri arborea?
Mouriri Tree
What is the natural habitat of Mouriri arborea?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Mouriri genus
Mouriri myrtilloides,
Mouriri cyphocarpa,
Mouriri francavillana,
Mouriri guianensis,
Mouriri angustifolia,
Mouriri brachyanthera,
Mouriri cauliflora,
Mouriri crassifolia,
Mouriri elliptica,
Mouriri eugeniifolia,
Mouriri gardneri,
Mouriri muelleri,
Mouriri pauciflora,
Mouriri sideroxylon,
Mouriri trunciflora,
Mouriri vernicosa,
Mouriri domingensis,
Mouriri helleri,
Mouriri sagotiana,
Mouriri completens,
Mouriri exilis,
Mouriri gleasoniana,
Mouriri steyermarkii,
Mouriri osaensis,
Mouriri oligantha,
Mouriri floribunda,
Mouriri myrtifolia,
Mouriri grandiflora,
Mouriri tessmannii,
Mouriri exadenia,
Mouriri nigra,
Mouriri nervosa,
Mouriri apiranga,
Mouriri huberi,
Mouriri retentipetala,
Mouriri peruviana,
Mouriri acutiflora,
Mouriri angulicosta,
Mouriri brevipes,
Mouriri collocarpa,
Mouriri ficoides,
Mouriri latihila,
Mouriri longifolia,
Mouriri densifoliata,
Mouriri rhizophorifolia,
Mouriri subumbellata,
Mouriri uncitheca,
Mouriri micranthera,
Mouriri papillosa,
Mouriri panamensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,