Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
376663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 131 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375995

Common Names

  • Rupestris Macleania
  • Rupestris Bellflower-Heath
  • Rupestris Heath

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Synonyms

  • Macleania nitida (Kunth) Hoerold [valid]
  • Psammisia nitida (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Psammisia rupestris (Kunth) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Thibaudia nitida Kunth [valid]
  • Thibaudia rupestris Kunth [valid]
  • Macleania costaricensis (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Macleania elliptica Hoerold [valid]
  • Macleania glabra (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Macleania racemosa Cufod. [valid]
  • Macleania reducta A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Macleania sodiroi Hoerold [valid]
  • Macleania trianae Hoerold [valid]
  • Psammisia alpicola Klotzsch [valid]
  • Psammisia costaricensis Klotzsch [valid]
  • Psammisia glabra Klotzsch [valid]
  • Macleania alpicola (Klotzsch) Hoerold [valid]
  • Macleania irazuensis S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Macleania turrialbana Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Macleania attenuata B.Fedtsch. & Basil. [valid]
  • Macleania euryphylla S.F.Blake [valid]
  • Macleania punctata puberula Danguy & Cherm. [valid]

Description

Macleania rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macleania rupestris is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, rupestral-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania rupestris 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 rupestris

Macleania rupestris is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Macleania rupestris FAQ

What is the common name of Macleania rupestris?

Rocky Macleania

What type of plant is Macleania rupestris?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Macleania rupestris native to?

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