Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
233115

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(1): 86. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232446

Common Names

  • Macoubea Mesoamericana
  • Mesoamerican Macoubea
  • Mesoamerican Starwort

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Description

Macoubea mesoamericana (also called 'Mesoamerican Macoubea' and 'Macoubea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Central America. It is a shrub that grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Macoubea mesoamericana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macoubea mesoamericana is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macoubea mesoamericana is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Macoubea mesoamericana

Macoubea mesoamericana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Macoubea mesoamericana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macoubea mesoamericana?

Macoubea mesoamericana

What is the common name of Macoubea mesoamericana?

Mesoamerican Macoubea

What type of plant is Macoubea mesoamericana?

Tree

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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