Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1133366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 5 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132704



Common Names

  • Metrodorea
  • Mollis
  • Soft Metrodorea


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Description

Metrodorea mollis (also called Metrodorea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Metrodorea mollis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Metrodorea mollis is white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Metrodorea mollis

Metrodorea mollis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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,