Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 13: t. 1296 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232936
Common Names
- Maesobotrya
- Mesobotrya
- Floribunda Mesobotrya
Synonyms
- Maesobotrya floribunda hirtella (Pax) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Maesobotrya floribunda schweinfurthii (Pax) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Maesobotrya hirtella Pax [unknown]
- Antidesma schweinfurthii Pax [unknown]
- Maesobotrya floribunda floribunda [unknown]
Description
Maesobotrya floribunda (also called Floribunda 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 floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maesobotrya floribunda 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 floribunda 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 floribunda
Maesobotrya floribunda is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.
Maesobotrya floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya floribunda?
Maesobotrya floribunda
What is the common name of Maesobotrya floribunda?
Floribunda Mahua
What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya floribunda?
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,