Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl. ex Stapf) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 196. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424929
Common Names
- Mycaranthes Angustifolia
- Angustifolia Mycaranthes
- Mycaranthes Angustifolia
Description
Mycaranthes angustifolia (also called Angustifolia Mycaranthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) and is found in humid and wet forests, from sea level to 1,200 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Mycaranthes angustifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach pain. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mycaranthes angustifolia has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycaranthes angustifolia is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Mycaranthes angustifolia
Mycaranthes angustifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mycaranthes angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mycaranthes angustifolia?
Mycaranthes angustifolia
What is the common name of Mycaranthes angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Mycaranthes
What is the natural habitat of Mycaranthes angustifolia?
Mycaranthes angustifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of South America.
Species in the Mycaranthes genus
Mycaranthes citrina,
Mycaranthes forbesiana,
Mycaranthes hawkesii,
Mycaranthes latifolia,
Mycaranthes leucotricha,
Mycaranthes lobata,
Mycaranthes monostachya,
Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii,
Mycaranthes obliqua,
Mycaranthes oblitterata,
Mycaranthes padangensis,
Mycaranthes rhinoceros,
Mycaranthes schistoloba,
Mycaranthes sonkaris,
Mycaranthes stenophylla,
Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis,
Mycaranthes tricuspidata,
Mycaranthes depauperata,
Mycaranthes longibracteata,
Mycaranthes anceps,
Mycaranthes candoonensis,
Mycaranthes clemensiae,
Mycaranthes davaensis,
Mycaranthes lamellata,
Mycaranthes mindanaensis,
Mycaranthes vanoverberghii,
Mycaranthes gigantea,
Mycaranthes floribunda,
Mycaranthes leonardoi,
Mycaranthes farinosa,
Mycaranthes magnicallosa,
Mycaranthes major,
Mycaranthes meliganensis,
Mycaranthes melaleuca,
Mycaranthes crucigera,
Mycaranthes angustifolia,
Mycaranthes brevicaulis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.