Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
1048540

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 28: 364 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047878

Common Names

  • Strict Macleania
  • Macleania stricta
  • Strict Waxflower

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Description

Macleania stricta (also called 'Strict Macleania', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania stricta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macleania stricta has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania stricta is a small shrub native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Macleania stricta

Macleania stricta can be found in the tropical rainforests of 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