Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
liberica
ID:
1335188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Candollea 71(2): 276. 2016 [7 Sep 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347642



Common Names

  • Maesobotrya Liberica
  • Liberian Maesobotrya
  • Liberian Wild Coffee


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Description

Maesobotrya liberica (also called Liberian Maesobotrya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to western Africa. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Maesobotrya liberica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maesobotrya liberica is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maesobotrya liberica is a shrub native to Liberia. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Maesobotrya liberica

Maesobotrya liberica is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Maesobotrya liberica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesobotrya liberica?

Maesobotrya liberica

What is the common name of Maesobotrya liberica?

Liberian Maesobotrya

What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya liberica?

Tropical forests

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,

References

Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.