Status:
valid
Authors:
Boerl. ex Koord.-Schum.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 334 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372924
Common Names
- Mitrephora ferruginea
- Mitrephora
- Ferruginea
Description
Mitrephora ferruginea (also called Rusty Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines. It grows in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrephora ferruginea has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitrephora ferruginea is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrephora ferruginea is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and is a member of the Annonaceae family. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or air layering.
Where to Find Mitrephora ferruginea
Mitrephora ferruginea is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Mitrephora ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrephora ferruginea?
Mitrephora ferruginea
What is the common name of Mitrephora ferruginea?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Mitrephora ferruginea?
Found in lowland forests in West Africa
Species in the Mitrephora genus
Mitrephora keithii,
Mitrephora maingayi,
Mitrephora lanotan,
Mitrephora longipetala,
Mitrephora korthalsiana,
Mitrephora glabra,
Mitrephora grandiflora,
Mitrephora harae,
Mitrephora pictiflora,
Mitrephora polypyrena,
Mitrephora reflexa,
Mitrephora rufescens,
Mitrephora pallens,
Mitrephora obtusa,
Mitrephora simeuluensis,
Mitrephora vittata,
Mitrephora clemensiorum,
Mitrephora samarensis,
Mitrephora fragrans,
Mitrephora diversifolia,
Mitrephora ferruginea,
Mitrephora weberi,
Mitrephora vulpina,
Mitrephora williamsii,
Mitrephora winitii,
Mitrephora woodii,
Mitrephora andamanica,
Mitrephora alba,
Mitrephora basilanensis,
Mitrephora cagayanensis,
Mitrephora poilanei,
Mitrephora petelotii,
Mitrephora phanrangensis,
Mitrephora sirikitiae,
Mitrephora amdjahii,
Mitrephora macrocarpa,
Mitrephora kostermansii,
Mitrephora endertii,
Mitrephora multifolia,
Mitrephora uniflora,
Mitrephora sorsogonensis,
Mitrephora sundaica,
Mitrephora tomentosa,
Mitrephora macclurei,
Mitrephora heyneana,
Mitrephora wangii,
Mitrephora imbricatarum-apicum,
Mitrephora calcarea,
Mitrephora monocarpa,
Mitrephora chulabhorniana,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,