Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
discoidea
ID:
236978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 48: 311 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236310



Common Names

  • Margaritaria discoidea
  • Disc-like Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus discoideus (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Cicca discoidea Baill. [unknown]
  • Diasperus discoideus (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Margaritaria discoidea discoidea [unknown]
  • Flueggea klaineana Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria discoidea (also called Discoidea, 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 discoidea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Margaritaria discoidea var. discoidea
Margaritaria discoidea var. fagifolia (Pax) Radcl.-Sm.
Margaritaria discoidea var. nitida (Pax) Radcl.-Sm.
Margaritaria discoidea var. triplosphaera Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Margaritaria discoidea has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria discoidea 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 discoidea

Margaritaria discoidea is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Margaritaria discoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria discoidea?

Margaritaria discoidea

What is the family of Margaritaria discoidea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Margaritaria discoidea?

Discoid 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-120573: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.