Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
453824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 624 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453156

Common Names

  • Mountain Ebony
  • Mountain Mahogany
  • Matayba Apetala

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Synonyms

  • Ratonia apetala Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cupania apetala Macfad. [unknown]

Description

Matayba apetala (also called Apetalous Matayba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a shade-tolerant species and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Matayba apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Matayba apetala are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matayba apetala is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers acidic soils. It is also tolerant of drought and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Matayba apetala

Matayba apetala is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.

Matayba apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matayba apetala?

Matayba apetala

What is the common name of Matayba apetala?

Apetalous Matayba

What is the natural habitat of Matayba apetala?

Tropical rainforests in Central America

Species in the Matayba genus

Matayba spruceana, Matayba scrobiculata, Matayba robusta, Matayba ptariana, Matayba peruviana, Matayba pallens, Matayba oppositifolia, Matayba opaca, Matayba yutajensis, Matayba floribunda, Matayba elegans, Matayba elaeagnoides, Matayba clavelligera, Matayba guianensis, Matayba camptoneura, Matayba atropurpurea, Matayba arborescens, Matayba apetala, Matayba adenanthera, Matayba leucodictya, Matayba mexicana, Matayba glaberrima, Matayba kennedyi, Matayba kavanayena, Matayba intermedia, Matayba ingifolia, Matayba inelegans, Matayba longipes, Matayba ayangannensis, Matayba discolor, Matayba grandis, Matayba heterophylla, Matayba paucijuga, Matayba punctata, Matayba stenodictya, Matayba sylvatica, Matayba talisioides, Matayba domingensis, Matayba kennedyae, Matayba purgans, Matayba macrocarpa, Matayba verapazensis, Matayba boliviana, Matayba marginata, Matayba juglandifolia, Matayba cristae, Matayba mollis, Matayba obovata, Matayba livescens,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References