Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
1232549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 137 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231887

Common Names

  • Macleania alata
  • Winged Macleania
  • Winged Tree

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Description

Macleania alata (also called Macleania alata, among many other common names) is a species of Macleania, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macleania alata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania alata is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 2-3 m in height. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood. These should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Macleania alata

Macleania alata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Macleania alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macleania alata?

Macleania alata

What is the common name of Macleania alata?

Winged Macleania

What is the natural habitat of Macleania alata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Macleania genus

Macleania alata, Macleania amplexicaulis, Macleania angulata, Macleania antioquiae, Macleania benthamiana, Macleania bullata, Macleania cardiophylla, Macleania coccinea, Macleania coccoloboides, Macleania cordata, Macleania cordifolia, Macleania costeroides, Macleania crassa, Macleania dodsonii, Macleania ecuadorensis, Macleania epiphytica, Macleania ericae, Macleania farinosa, Macleania floribunda, Macleania hirtiflora, Macleania humboldtiana, Macleania insignis, Macleania laurefolia, Macleania loeseneriana, Macleania longiflora, Macleania macrantha, Macleania maldonadensis, Macleania mollis, Macleania nervosa, Macleania pauciflora, Macleania penduliflora, Macleania pentaptera, Macleania pilgeriana, Macleania poortmannii, Macleania pubiflora, Macleania pulchra, Macleania recumbens, Macleania robusta, Macleania rotundifolia, Macleania rupestris, Macleania salapa, Macleania smithiana, Macleania speciosissima, Macleania spectabilis, Macleania stricta, Macleania subracemosa, Macleania subsessilis, Macleania talamancensis, Macleania tenuiflora, Macleania tenuifolia,

Species in the Ericaceae family