Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
chapelieri
ID:
1085861

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Warb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 13: 83 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085199



Common Names

  • Mauloutchia chapelieri
  • Chapelier's Mauloutchia
  • Chapelier's Treebine


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Description

Mauloutchia chapelieri (also called White Cedar, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central America and South America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall with a trunk of up to 60 cm in diameter. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near rivers or streams.

Uses & Benefits

Mauloutchia chapelieri is used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mauloutchia chapelieri is a small, yellowish-green, bisexual flower with a short calyx and a short corolla. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mauloutchia chapelieri is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Mauloutchia chapelieri

Mauloutchia chapelieri is found in the tropical forests of West Africa, especially in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585948-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.