Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cyanosperma
ID:
236976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 387 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236308



Common Names

  • Margaritaria cyanosperma
  • Blue-seeded Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus cyanospermus (Gaertn.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Prosorus cyanospermus (Gaertn.) Thwaites [unknown]
  • Prosorus gaertneri Thwaites [unknown]
  • Zygospermum zeylanicum Thwaites ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Cicca gaertneriana Baill. [unknown]
  • Croton cyanospermus Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Diasperus cyanospermus (Gaertn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria cyanosperma (also called Cyanosperma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Margaritaria cyanosperma is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Margaritaria cyanosperma has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a pale green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria cyanosperma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Margaritaria cyanosperma

Margaritaria cyanosperma is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Margaritaria cyanosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria cyanosperma?

Margaritaria cyanosperma

What is the family of Margaritaria cyanosperma?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Margaritaria cyanosperma?

Cyanosperma Daisy

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-120571: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.