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
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.
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 Macroscepis genus
Macroscepis pleistantha,
Macroscepis hirsuta,
Macroscepis uniflora,
Macroscepis urceolata,
Macroscepis aurea,
Macroscepis longiflora,
Macroscepis selloana,
Macroscepis elliptica,
Macroscepis magnifica,
Macroscepis diademata,
Macroscepis dutrae,
Macroscepis cornejoi,
Macroscepis hatschbachii,
Macroscepis stevensii,
Macroscepis yucatanensis,
Macroscepis macrocorolla,
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,