Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mapiriense
ID:
1219965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 139 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219303

Common Names

  • Humiriastrum mapiriense
  • Mapiri Humiriastrum
  • Mapiri Humiriastrum Tree

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Uses & Benefits

Humiriastrum mapiriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Humiriastrum mapiriense are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiriastrum mapiriense is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Humiriastrum mapiriense

Humiriastrum mapiriense is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Beni, La Paz, and Santa Cruz.

Humiriastrum mapiriense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humiriastrum mapiriense?

Humiriastrum mapiriense

What is the common name of Humiriastrum mapiriense?

Mapirian humiriastrum

What is the natural habitat of Humiriastrum mapiriense?

Forests and shrublands of the Amazon basin

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References