Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recumbens
ID:
1048634

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 65 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047972

Common Names

  • Macleania Recumbens
  • Recumbens Macleania
  • Creeping Macleania

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Description

Macleania recumbens (also called Recumbent Macleania, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height and has white flowers. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and is found in wet and humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania recumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for dry and hot climates, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macleania recumbens has white flowers, with a yellow center, and are about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania recumbens is a shrub native to the Andes mountains in South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Macleania recumbens

Macleania recumbens can be found in the mountains of western Yunnan, in China.

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