Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cristae
ID:
1279189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reitz

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Sapind.): 139 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278527





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Description

Matayba cristae (also called Matayba guianensis, among many other common names) is a small tree or large shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with smooth, greyish bark. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, dark green in color, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Matayba cristae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matayba cristae has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matayba cristae is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Matayba cristae

Matayba cristae can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Matayba cristae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matayba cristae?

Matayba cristae

What is the common name of Matayba cristae?

Crested Matayba

What is the habitat of Matayba cristae?

It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings

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