Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
1230967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 142 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230305

Common Names

  • Macleania subsessilis
  • Subsessile Macleania
  • Subsessile-Macleania

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Description

Macleania subsessilis (also called 'Subsessile Macleania' and 'Subsessile Ericaceae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macleania subsessilis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania subsessilis is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It should be grown in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Macleania subsessilis

Macleania subsessilis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Macleania subsessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macleania subsessilis?

Macleania subsessilis

What is the common name of Macleania subsessilis?

Subsessile Macleania

What is the natural habitat of Macleania subsessilis?

Tropical forests

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