Meineckia paxii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxii
ID:
240020
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jean F.Brunel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Gen. Phyllanthus Afr. Intertrop. Madag. : 248 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239352
Common Names
- Meineckia paxii
- Meineckia Paxii
- Meineckia Paxii Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Zimmermannia capillipes Pax [unknown]
Description
Meineckia paxii (also called Paxii meineckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Meineckia paxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of cut flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meineckia paxii has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meineckia paxii is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Meineckia paxii
Meineckia paxii is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Meineckia paxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meineckia paxii?
Meineckia paxii
What type of plant is Meineckia paxii?
A shrub
Where is Meineckia paxii found?
In Africa
Species in the Meineckia genus
Meineckia acuminata, Meineckia baronii, Meineckia bartlettii, Meineckia calycina, Meineckia capillipes, Meineckia decaryi, Meineckia filipes, Meineckia fruticans, Meineckia grandiflora, Meineckia humbertii, Meineckia leandrii, Meineckia longipes, Meineckia macropus, Meineckia madagascariensis, Meineckia neogranatensis, Meineckia nguruensis, Meineckia orientalis, Meineckia ovata, Meineckia parvifolia, Meineckia paxii, Meineckia peltata, Meineckia phyllanthoides, Meineckia pubiflora, Meineckia stipularis, Meineckia trichogynis, Meineckia uzungwaensis, Meineckia vestita, Meineckia websteri, Meineckia gracilipes, Meineckia cerebroides, Meineckia nusbaumeri, Meineckia ranirisonii,
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-123431: Based on the initial data import
Jean F. Brunel (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean F.Brunel' in the authors string.