Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) L.P.Queiroz & Snak
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 104 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443962
Description
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus (also called Ucayalinus Macropsychanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an erect stem, with a height of 10-50 cm. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macropsychanthus ucayalinus are yellow or white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Macropsychanthus ucayalinus
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropsychanthus ucayalinus?
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus
What is the family of Macropsychanthus ucayalinus?
Fabaceae
Where is Macropsychanthus ucayalinus found?
Peru
Species in the Macropsychanthus genus
Macropsychanthus lauterbachii,
Macropsychanthus dolichobotrys,
Macropsychanthus mindanaensis,
Macropsychanthus apiculatus,
Macropsychanthus aureus,
Macropsychanthus bicolor,
Macropsychanthus circinatus,
Macropsychanthus comosus,
Macropsychanthus coriaceus,
Macropsychanthus dictyoneurus,
Macropsychanthus duckei,
Macropsychanthus edulis,
Macropsychanthus erectus,
Macropsychanthus flexuosus,
Macropsychanthus funalis,
Macropsychanthus glabrus,
Macropsychanthus grandiflorus,
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus,
Macropsychanthus haughtii,
Macropsychanthus hexander,
Macropsychanthus hispidimarginatus,
Macropsychanthus huberi,
Macropsychanthus jamesonii,
Macropsychanthus javanicus,
Macropsychanthus latifolius,
Macropsychanthus macrocarpus,
Macropsychanthus malacocarpus,
Macropsychanthus marginatus,
Macropsychanthus megacarpus,
Macropsychanthus mollicomus,
Macropsychanthus pulcher,
Macropsychanthus purpureus,
Macropsychanthus rigidus,
Macropsychanthus ruddiae,
Macropsychanthus rufescens,
Macropsychanthus scaber,
Macropsychanthus schimpffii,
Macropsychanthus schottii,
Macropsychanthus sclerocarpus,
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus,
Macropsychanthus umbrinus,
Macropsychanthus violaceus,
Macropsychanthus wilsonii,
Macropsychanthus ferrugineus,
Macropsychanthus magnus,
Species in the Fabaceae family