Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 299 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452471
Common Names
- Megastigma skinneri
- Megastigma
- Skinneri
Description
Megastigma skinneri (also called Skinner's Megastigma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Megastigma skinneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Megastigma skinneri is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Megastigma skinneri is a small evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Megastigma skinneri
Megastigma skinneri is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Megastigma skinneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megastigma skinneri?
Megastigma skinneri
What is the common name of Megastigma skinneri?
Skinner's Megastigma
What is the family of Megastigma skinneri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Megastigma genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,