Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
1240061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 92 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239399



Common Names

  • Mouriri
  • Notched Mouriri
  • Mouriri Emarginata


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Description

Mouriri emarginata (also called Mouriri emarginata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Brazil. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, at elevations of up to 500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Mouriri emarginata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mouriri emarginata var. rostrata (Urb.) Morley
Mouriri emarginata var. emarginata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mouriri emarginata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mouriri emarginata 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 emarginata

Mouriri emarginata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mouriri emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mouriri emarginata?

Mouriri emarginata

What is the common name of Mouriri emarginata?

Emarginate Mouriri

What is the natural habitat of Mouriri emarginata?

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,