Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
379023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weeras. & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 254 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378355

Common Names

  • Mitrephora petelotii
  • Petelot's Mitrephora
  • Petelot's Tree-of-Life

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Description

Mitrephora petelotii (also called Mitrephora grandiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Vietnam. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrephora petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitrephora petelotii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrephora petelotii is a perennial shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mitrephora petelotii

Mitrephora petelotii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Mitrephora petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrephora petelotii?

Mitrephora petelotii

What is the common name of Mitrephora petelotii?

Petelotii's Mitrephora

What type of plant is Mitrephora petelotii?

It is a shrub

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,

References

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Aruna Weerasooriya (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weeras.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438507-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.