Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
452258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinecke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 618 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451590



Common Names

  • Maoutia samoensis
  • Samoan Maoutia
  • Samoan Tree


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Description

Maoutia samoensis (also called Indian toothbrush tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist and shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Maoutia samoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maoutia samoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maoutia samoensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Maoutia samoensis

Maoutia samoensis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Maoutia samoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maoutia samoensis?

Maoutia samoensis

What is the common name of Maoutia samoensis?

Samoan Maoutia

What is the natural habitat of Maoutia samoensis?

Maoutia samoensis is native to Samoa and is found in moist and shady areas.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Franz Reinecke (b.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinecke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854485-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.