Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritianus
ID:
506611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 80 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505943



Common Names

  • Mauritius false mastic
  • Mauritius mastic
  • Streblus mauritianus


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Synonyms

  • Morus ampalis Poir. [unknown]
  • Morus nitida P.Willemet [unknown]
  • Morus mauritiana Jacq. [unknown]
  • Morus rigida Hassk. [unknown]
  • Ampalis madagascariensis Bojer [unknown]
  • Ampalis mauritiana Urb. [unknown]
  • Ampalis madagascariensis occidentalis Leandri [unknown]

Description

Streblus mauritianus (also called Mauritian Streblus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and a woody base. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Streblus mauritianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Streblus mauritianus 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

Streblus mauritianus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Streblus mauritianus

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

Streblus mauritianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streblus mauritianus?

Streblus mauritianus

What is the natural habitat of Streblus mauritianus?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Streblus mauritianus?

Spring and summer

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References