Status:
valid
Authors:
Couvreur & D.M.Johnson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 270 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744279
Common Names
- Mwasumbia Alba
- White Mwasumbia
- White Mwasumbia
Description
Mwasumbia alba (also called 'Alba', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mwasumbia alba is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mwasumbia alba is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mwasumbia alba is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Mwasumbia alba
Mwasumbia alba is native to Tanzania.
Mwasumbia alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mwasumbia alba?
Mwasumbia alba
What is the common name of Mwasumbia alba?
White Mwasumbia
What is the natural habitat of Mwasumbia alba?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Mwasumbia genus
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,