Maesobotrya vermeulenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vermeulenii
ID:
233635
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 63: 51 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232966
Common Names
- Maesobotrya
- Mesobotrya
- Vermeulenii Mesobotrya
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- Maesobotrya floribunda vermeulenii (De Wild.) J.Léonard [unknown]
- Baccaurea vermeulenii De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Maesobotrya vermeulenii (also called Vermeulen's Maesobotrya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to Cameroon and Gabon. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Maesobotrya vermeulenii 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
The flowers of Maesobotrya vermeulenii are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Maesobotrya vermeulenii can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Maesobotrya vermeulenii
Maesobotrya vermeulenii is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.
Maesobotrya vermeulenii FAQ
What is the common name of Maesobotrya vermeulenii?
Vermeulen's False-Fruited Maesobotrya
What is the natural habitat of Maesobotrya vermeulenii?
It is found in dry forests and woodlands of South Africa.
What is the growth habit of Maesobotrya vermeulenii?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117418: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.