Status:
valid
Authors:
Büttner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 93 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232927
Common Names
- Maesobotrya
- Mesobotrya
- Bertram's Mesobotrya
Synonyms
- Maesobotrya sapinii De Wild. [unknown]
- Maesobotrya sapinii brevipetiolata De Wild. [unknown]
- Maesobotrya tsoukensis Pellegr. [unknown]
- Staphysora sapinii De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Maesobotrya bertramiana (also called Bertram's Maesobotrya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maesobotrya bertramiana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maesobotrya bertramiana has white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Maesobotrya bertramiana is a tropical shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Maesobotrya bertramiana
Maesobotrya bertramiana can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Maesobotrya bertramiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya bertramiana?
Maesobotrya bertramiana
What is the common name of Maesobotrya bertramiana?
Bertramiana Mahua
What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya bertramiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India and Southeast Asia
Species in the Maesobotrya genus
Maesobotrya barteri,
Maesobotrya bertramiana,
Maesobotrya cordulata,
Maesobotrya fallax,
Maesobotrya floribunda,
Maesobotrya glabrata,
Maesobotrya griffoniana,
Maesobotrya klaineana,
Maesobotrya longipes,
Maesobotrya pauciflora,
Maesobotrya pierlotii,
Maesobotrya purseglovei,
Maesobotrya pynaertii,
Maesobotrya scariosa,
Maesobotrya staudtii,
Maesobotrya vermeulenii,
Maesobotrya villosa,
Maesobotrya oligantha,
Maesobotrya liberica,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,