Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
372398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 265 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371730

Common Names

  • Hairy Macroscepis
  • Hairy's Macroscepis
  • Macroscepis hirsuta

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Synonyms

  • Matelea hirsuta (Vahl) Woodson [unknown]
  • Cynanchum hirsutum Vahl [unknown]
  • Macroscepis panamensis Woodson [unknown]
  • Macroscepis trianae Decne. ex Triana [unknown]
  • Macroscepis tristis (Seem.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Schubertia tristis Seem. [unknown]
  • Matelea trianae (Decne. ex Triana) Spellman [unknown]
  • Matelea tristis (Seem.) Spellman [unknown]
  • Macroscepis barbata S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Matelea stellulifera Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Macroscepis equatorialis Woodson [unknown]

Description

Macroscepis hirsuta (also called Hairy Milkvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macroscepis hirsuta is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macroscepis hirsuta has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macroscepis hirsuta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Macroscepis hirsuta

Macroscepis hirsuta can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Macroscepis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macroscepis hirsuta?

Macroscepis hirsuta

What is the common name of Macroscepis hirsuta?

Hairy Milkvine

What is the habitat of Macroscepis hirsuta?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats

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-2363479: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.