Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
retentipetala
ID:
1082381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morley

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76(2): 434 (1989).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081719



Common Names

  • Mouriri retentipetala
  • Retentipetala Mouriri
  • Retentipetala Mouriri Plant


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Description

Mouriri retentipetala (also called Retentive-petaled Mouriri, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mouriri retentipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mouriri retentipetala are white and have 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mouriri retentipetala is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a shallow container filled with a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mouriri retentipetala

Mouriri retentipetala can be found in the 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,

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