Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 220 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253691
Common Names
- Mauloutchia coriacea
- Coriaceous Mauloutchia
- Leathery Mauloutchia
Description
Mauloutchia coriacea (also called Coriaceous Mauloutchia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and leathery leaves native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mauloutchia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its showy yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mauloutchia coriacea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mauloutchia coriacea is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mauloutchia coriacea
Mauloutchia coriacea can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Mauloutchia coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mauloutchia coriacea?
Mauloutchia coriacea
What is the common name of Mauloutchia coriacea?
Coriaceous mauloutchia
What is the family of Mauloutchia coriacea?
Apocynaceae
Species in the Mauloutchia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
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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,