Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
scrobiculata
ID:
453779

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-0000453111



Common Names

  • Matayba scrobiculata
  • Scrobiculate Matayba
  • Scrobiculate Maesa


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Synonyms

  • Cupania cardenasii F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Cupania scrobiculata Kunth [unknown]
  • Cupania scrobiculata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Matayba scrobiculata (also called 'Scrobiculate Matayba', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry to wet forests, from sea level to about 4,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Matayba scrobiculata 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

Matayba scrobiculata has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matayba scrobiculata 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 scrobiculata

Matayba scrobiculata 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 scrobiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Matayba scrobiculata?

Matayba scrobiculata

What is the family of Matayba scrobiculata?

Sapindaceae

What is the distribution of Matayba scrobiculata?

Venezuela

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