Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29: 111 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371743
Common Names
- Margaretta rosea
- Rose Margaretta
- Rose Starburst Flower
Description
Margaretta rosea (also called Rose Margaretta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Margaretta rosea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Margaretta rosea sub. rosea
Margaretta rosea sub. corallina Goyder
Margaretta rosea sub. kilimanjarica Goyder
Margaretta rosea sub. orbicularis (N.E.Br.) Goyder
Margaretta rosea sub. cornetii (Dewèvre) Goyder
Margaretta rosea sub. occidentalis Goyder
Margaretta rosea sub. whytei (K.Schum.) Mwany.
Margaretta rosea sub. bidens Bullock
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Margaretta rosea 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
Margaretta rosea is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in moist, tropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Margaretta rosea
Margaretta rosea is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Margaretta rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Margaretta rosea?
Margaretta rosea
What is the common name of Margaretta rosea?
Rose Margaretta
What is the natural habitat of Margaretta rosea?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Species in the Margaretta genus
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,