Macleania amplexicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 367 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239375
Common Names
- Amplexicaulis Macleania
- Macleania
- Amplexicaulis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macleania amplexicaulis (also called the Amplexicaul Macleania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macleania amplexicaulis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macleania amplexicaulis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with an entire margin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macleania amplexicaulis is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots in the summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Macleania amplexicaulis
Macleania amplexicaulis is found in the tropical forests of South America, mainly in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Macleania amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macleania amplexicaulis?
Macleania amplexicaulis
What is the common name of Macleania amplexicaulis?
Amplexicaul Macleania
What is the natural habitat of Macleania amplexicaulis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.