Macleania pauciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 2(2): 567, in textu. 1876 [May 1876]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375999
Common Names
- Macleania pauciflora
- Pauciflora Macleania
- Macleania Macleania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macleania pauciflora (also called Few-Flowered Macleania, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to South America, where it is found in humid montane forests. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Macleania pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macleania pauciflora is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, few-flowered-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macleania pauciflora is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 8-10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a propagator or a warm, bright spot and kept moist until they root. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up and grown on.
Where to Find Macleania pauciflora
Macleania pauciflora is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Macleania pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macleania pauciflora?
Macleania pauciflora
What is the family of Macleania pauciflora?
Ericaceae
Where is Macleania pauciflora found?
Macleania pauciflora is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.