Status:
valid
Authors:
Weeras. & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 90: 74 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746784
Common Names
- Mitrephora kostermansii
- Kostermans' Mitrephora
- Kostermans Mitrephora
Description
Mitrephora kostermansii (also called 'Kostermans' Mitrephora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrephora kostermansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitrephora kostermansii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrephora kostermansii is a small shrub native to India. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Mitrephora kostermansii
Mitrephora kostermansii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Mitrephora kostermansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrephora kostermansii?
Mitrephora kostermansii
What is the common name of Mitrephora kostermansii?
Kostermans' Mitrephora
Where is Mitrephora kostermansii found?
Mitrephora kostermansii is found in New Guinea
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,