Mesua purseglovei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purseglovei
ID:
377233
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whitmore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 26: 284 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376565
Common Names
- Mesua purseglovei
- Cobra's Saffron
- Iron Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesua purseglovei (also called Ironwood Tree, among many other common names) is a species of tropical tree in the Calophyllaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, and Malesia. Its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and riverside forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mesua purseglovei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesua purseglovei has small white flowers in umbels at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesua purseglovei is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Mesua purseglovei
Mesua purseglovei is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Mesua purseglovei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesua purseglovei?
Mesua purseglovei
What is the common name of Mesua purseglovei?
Purseglove's Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Mesua purseglovei?
Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Mesua genus
Mesua larnachiana, Mesua grandis, Mesua kochummeniana, Mesua korthalsiana, Mesua myrtifolia, Mesua lanceolata, Mesua floribunda, Mesua lepidota, Mesua macrantha, Mesua macrocarpa, Mesua manii, Mesua catharinae, Mesua clemensiorum, Mesua daphnifolia, Mesua garciae, Mesua elmeri, Mesua eugeniifolia, Mesua stylosa, Mesua rosea, Mesua megalocarpa, Mesua sukoeana, Mesua thwaitesii, Mesua wrayi, Mesua navesii, Mesua nervosa, Mesua nivenii, Mesua nuda, Mesua oblongifolia, Mesua racemosa, Mesua paniculata, Mesua philippinensis, Mesua planigemma, Mesua pulchella, Mesua purseglovei, Mesua paludosa, Mesua calophylloides, Mesua assamica, Mesua beccariana, Mesua hexapetala, Mesua pustulata, Mesua ferrea, Mesua macrophylla,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
References
Timothy Charles Whitmore (1935-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitmore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169669-1: Based on the initial data import