Mischocarpus flexuosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
453870
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 24(2): 39, 249 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453202
Common Names
- Mischocarpus Flexuosus
- Flexuous Mischocarpus
- Flexuous Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mischocarpus flexuosus (also called Flexuous Mischocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mischocarpus flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mischocarpus flexuosus has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mischocarpus flexuosus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Mischocarpus flexuosus
Mischocarpus flexuosus is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical moist forests and mangroves.
Mischocarpus flexuosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mischocarpus flexuosus?
Mischocarpus flexuosus
What is the common name of Mischocarpus flexuosus?
Flexuous Fruit
What is the natural habitat of Mischocarpus flexuosus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mischocarpus genus
Mischocarpus triqueter, Mischocarpus sundaicus, Mischocarpus stipitatus, Mischocarpus flexuosus, Mischocarpus australis, Mischocarpus albescens, Mischocarpus reticulatus, Mischocarpus paradoxus, Mischocarpus macrocarpus, Mischocarpus largifolius, Mischocarpus ailae, Mischocarpus pentapetalus, Mischocarpus hainanensis, Mischocarpus oppositifolius,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783693-1: Based on the initial data import