Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mayombensis
ID:
444514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr.) Staner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 16: 204 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443846

Common Names

  • Leplaea mayombensis
  • Mayombensis Leplaea
  • Leplaea Mayombensis

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Synonyms

  • Guarea mayombensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Guarea mayombensis coalescens (Verm.) Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Leplaea coalescens Vermoesen [unknown]

Description

Leplaea mayombensis (also called Mayombe Leplaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has small white flowers. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leplaea mayombensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leplaea mayombensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leplaea mayombensis is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Leplaea mayombensis

Leplaea mayombensis can be found in tropical Africa.

Leplaea mayombensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leplaea mayombensis?

Leplaea mayombensis

What type of plant is Leplaea mayombensis?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Leplaea mayombensis grow?

Central Africa

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2494620: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Staner (1901-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staner' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.