Macleania tropica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 91 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232221
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macleania tropica (also called Tropical Macleania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has elliptic leaves and white flowers. It grows in humid areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macleania tropica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macleania tropica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Macleania tropica is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macleania tropica is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. To propagate by seeds, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the plant and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Macleania tropica
Macleania tropica can be found in the montane forests of Central America.
Macleania tropica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macleania tropica?
Macleania tropica
What type of plant is Macleania tropica?
It is a shrub
Where is Macleania tropica native to?
It is native to 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
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.