Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
1048591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 75 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047929

Common Names

  • Macleania robusta
  • Robust Macleania
  • Robust Mountain Azalea

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Description

Macleania robusta (also called Robust Macleania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-10 feet (2-3 m) tall. It is native to the western United States, from California to British Columbia, and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as chaparral, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania robusta is a flowering shrub native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea. The tea is said to have calming effects and can be used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macleania robusta has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania robusta is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Macleania robusta

Macleania robusta can be found in the tropical forests 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