Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
juglandifolia
ID:
1273904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 635 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273242



Common Names

  • Matayba juglandifolia
  • Juglandifolia Matayba
  • Juglandifolia Star Apple


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Description

Matayba juglandifolia (also called the Walnut-Leaved Matayba, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Matayba juglandifolia is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Matayba juglandifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matayba juglandifolia is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Matayba juglandifolia

Matayba juglandifolia is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).

Matayba juglandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matayba juglandifolia?

Matayba juglandifolia

What type of plant is Matayba juglandifolia?

Tree

Where is Matayba juglandifolia found?

South 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