Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 635 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453147
Common Names
- Matayba elaeagnoides
- Elaeagnus-like Matayba
- Elaeagnus-like Maesa
Description
Matayba elaeagnoides (also called Elaeagnus-like 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 elaeagnoides 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 elaeagnoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matayba elaeagnoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm (around 70-80°F). For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Matayba elaeagnoides
Matayba elaeagnoides is native to the Caribbean region.
Matayba elaeagnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matayba elaeagnoides?
Matayba elaeagnoides
What is the common name of Matayba elaeagnoides?
Elaeagnus-like Matayba
What is the natural habitat of Matayba elaeagnoides?
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