Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
233119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 179 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232450

Common Names

  • Macoubea Sprucei
  • Spruce's Macoubea
  • Sprucei Macoubea

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Description

Macoubea sprucei (also called Spruce's Macoubea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Macoubea sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei

Macoubea sprucei is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Macoubea sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macoubea sprucei?

Macoubea sprucei

What is the common name of Macoubea sprucei?

Spruce's Macoubea

What type of plant is Macoubea sprucei?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116918: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.