Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1: 22 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076129
Common Names
- Malesherbia densiflora
- Dense-flowered Malesherbia
- Malesherbia
Description
Malesherbia densiflora (also called Dense-flowered Malesherbia, Dense-flowered Tree, and Dense-flowered Magnolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Malesherbia densiflora is an evergreen shrub that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a hedge. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malesherbia densiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malesherbia densiflora is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Malesherbia densiflora
Malesherbia densiflora can be found in tropical Asia.
Species in the Malesherbia genus
Malesherbia rugosa,
Malesherbia multiflora,
Malesherbia fasciculata,
Malesherbia obtusa,
Malesherbia densiflora,
Malesherbia deserticola,
Malesherbia haemantha,
Malesherbia lactea,
Malesherbia linearifolia,
Malesherbia lirana,
Malesherbia solanoides,
Malesherbia tubulosa,
Malesherbia turbinea,
Malesherbia weberbaueri,
Malesherbia ardens,
Malesherbia scarlatiflora,
Malesherbia angustisecta,
Malesherbia auristipulata,
Malesherbia campanulata,
Malesherbia humilis,
Malesherbia lanceolata,
Malesherbia paniculata,
Malesherbia tenuifolia,
Malesherbia tocopillana,
Malesherbia splendens,
Malesherbia arequipensis,
Malesherbia corallina,
Malesherbia laraosensis,
Malesherbia fatimae,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,