Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 453 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453171
Common Names
- Matayba Kennedyi
- Mountain Ebony
- Mountain Mahogany
Description
Matayba kennedyi (also called Kennedy's Matayba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Matayba kennedyi 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
Matayba kennedyi has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Matayba kennedyi 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 kennedyi
Matayba kennedyi is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Matayba kennedyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matayba kennedyi?
Matayba kennedyi
What is the common name of Matayba kennedyi?
Kennedy's Matayba
Where is Matayba kennedyi found?
Matayba kennedyi is found in the Caribbean, Central and 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