Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
1135709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanco

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip. [F.M. Blanco] 292. 1837

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135047



Common Names

  • Molinaea arborea
  • Arborea Molinaea
  • Tree Molinaea


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Description

Molinaea arborea (also called Molinaea arborea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Molinaea arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Molinaea arborea is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molinaea arborea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.

Where to Find Molinaea arborea

Molinaea arborea is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Molinaea genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References