Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mangrovensis
ID:
1035472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.-Fél.) R.D.Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(2): 311 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034810



Common Names

  • Warneckea mangrovensis
  • Mangrove Warneckea
  • Mangrovensis Warneckea


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Description

Warneckea mangrovensis (also called Warneckea mangrove, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in mangrove swamps, coastal areas, and estuaries.

Uses & Benefits

Warneckea mangrovensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Warneckea mangrovensis has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Warneckea mangrovensis is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Warneckea mangrovensis are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warneckea mangrovensis is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.

Where to Find Warneckea mangrovensis

Warneckea mangrovensis is native to India and can be found in the mangrove forests of the Western Ghats.

Species in the Warneckea genus

Warneckea sousae, Warneckea melindensis, Warneckea hedbergiorum, Warneckea austro-occidentalis, Warneckea mangrovensis, Warneckea bebaiensis, Warneckea cauliflora, Warneckea cinnamomoides, Warneckea fascicularis, Warneckea floribunda, Warneckea jasminoides, Warneckea lecomteana, Warneckea macrantha, Warneckea membranifolia, Warneckea pulcherrima, Warneckea reygaertii, Warneckea sapinii, Warneckea wildeana, Warneckea yangambensis, Warneckea memecyloides, Warneckea madagascariensis, Warneckea acutifolia, Warneckea amaniensis, Warneckea anomala, Warneckea bequaertii, Warneckea congolensis, Warneckea erubescens, Warneckea fosteri, Warneckea gilletii, Warneckea golaensis, Warneckea peculiaris, Warneckea schliebenii, Warneckea sessilicarpa, Warneckea guineensis, Warneckea superba, Warneckea trinervis, Warneckea walikalensis, Warneckea urschii, Warneckea sansibarica, Warneckea bullata, Warneckea atrovirens, Warneckea pulviniflora, Warneckea masoalae, Warneckea microphylla, Warneckea mouririfolia, Warneckea cordiformis, Warneckea parvifolia, Warneckea albiflora, Warneckea ngutiensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100351931: Based on the initial data import
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.