Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 628 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453160
Common Names
- Matayba Leucodictya
- Mountain Ebony
- Mountain Mahogany
Description
Matayba leucodictya (also called White Matayba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Matayba leucodictya 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 leucodictya 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 leucodictya 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 leucodictya
Matayba leucodictya is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Matayba leucodictya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matayba leucodictya?
Matayba leucodictya
What is the common name of Matayba leucodictya?
Leucodictya Matayba
What is the natural habitat of Matayba leucodictya?
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