Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
macooraia
ID:
506577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) P.K.Endress

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 315 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505909



Common Names

  • Macooraia steganthera
  • Macooraia steganthera tree
  • Steganthera macooraia


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Synonyms

  • Wilkiea macooraia Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia macooraia F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Steganthera macooraia (also called Macooraia Steganthera, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Steganthera macooraia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Steganthera macooraia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steganthera macooraia is an evergreen, perennial, shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). The seed should be sown in spring and the cuttings should be planted in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Steganthera macooraia

Steganthera macooraia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Steganthera macooraia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steganthera macooraia?

Steganthera macooraia

What is the family of Steganthera macooraia?

Melastomataceae

Where is Steganthera macooraia native to?

South America

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Peter Karl Endress (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Endress' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582423-1: Based on the initial data import