Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
1082326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 257 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081664



Common Names

  • Steyermarkii Mouriri
  • Mouriri Steyermarkii
  • Steyermarkii Mouriri Plant


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Description

Mouriri steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Mouriri, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mouriri steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mouriri steyermarkii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mouriri steyermarkii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Mouriri steyermarkii

Mouriri steyermarkii is native to 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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