Mischocarpus hainanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1135904
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 574 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135242
Common Names
- Mischocarpus hainanensis
- Hainanensis Mischocarpus
- Hainan Mischocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mischocarpus hainanensis (also called Hainan Mischocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to China. It is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 8 m tall and has a spreading crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mischocarpus hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mischocarpus hainanensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mischocarpus hainanensis is a tropical tree that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Mischocarpus hainanensis
Mischocarpus hainanensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601610: Based on the initial data import
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.