Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maisonneuvei
ID:
954405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Rye & Trudgen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 358 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953743

Common Names

  • Maisonneuve's Aluta
  • Aluta maisonneuvei
  • Aluta

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Description

Aluta maisonneuvei (also called 'Maisonneuve's Aluta', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of South America and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aluta maisonneuvei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aluta maisonneuvei sub. auriculata (F.Muell.) Rye & Trudgen
Aluta maisonneuvei sub. maisonneuvei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aluta maisonneuvei has small white flowers with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aluta maisonneuvei is a large evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aluta maisonneuvei

Aluta maisonneuvei can be found in tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7179: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.