Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
376618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 224 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375950

Common Names

  • Mountain Bells
  • Macleania
  • Tuberous Mountain Bells

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Description

Macleania tuberosa (also called Tuberous Macleania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania tuberosa is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an astringent, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macleania tuberosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macleania tuberosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Macleania tuberosa

Macleania tuberosa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Macleania tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macleania tuberosa?

Macleania tuberosa

What is the common name of Macleania tuberosa?

Tuberous Macleania

What is the natural habitat of Macleania tuberosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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