Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 627 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453117
Common Names
- Matayba peruviana
- Peruvian Matayba
- Peruvian Maesa
Synonyms
- Matayba chimantensis Steyerm. & Maguire [unknown]
- Matayba oligandra occidentalis Steyerm. [unknown]
- Matayba oligandra Sandwith [unknown]
- Matayba jauaensis Steyerm. [unknown]
- Matayba oligandra ptariana (Steyerm.) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Trichilia ptariana Steyerm. [unknown]
- Matayba peruviana oligandra (Sandwith) T.D.Penn. ex Acev.-Rodr. [unknown]
Description
Matayba peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 South 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 peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Matayba peruviana 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 peruviana 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 peruviana
Matayba peruviana is native to the Amazon region of South America and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.
Matayba peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matayba peruviana?
Matayba peruviana
What is the family of Matayba peruviana?
Sapindaceae
What is the distribution of Matayba peruviana?
Peru
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