Macleania humboldtiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Nied.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11(2): 154, 211, 224. 1889 , in synon
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378195
Common Names
- Humboldtiana Macleania
- Humboldtian Macleania
- Humboldtiana Maclean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macleania humboldtiana (also called Humboldt's Macleania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a tufted habit with long, thin, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Macleania humboldtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macleania humboldtiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with a few leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macleania humboldtiana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in organically rich, acidic soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is also tolerant of wet soils.
Where to Find Macleania humboldtiana
Macleania humboldtiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Macleania humboldtiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macleania humboldtiana?
Macleania humboldtiana
What is the common name of Macleania humboldtiana?
Humboldt's Macleania
What is the natural habitat of Macleania humboldtiana?
Macleania humboldtiana is native to 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
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Niedenzu (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nied.' in the authors string.