Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hilarula
ID:
378901

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 324 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378233

Common Names

  • Macrocarpaea hilarula
  • Hilarula Macrocarpaea
  • Macrocarpaea Macrocarpaea

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Description

Macrocarpaea hilarula (also called 'Hilarulous Macrocarpaea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a climbing palm that grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea hilarula is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrocarpaea hilarula is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocarpaea hilarula is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Macrocarpaea hilarula

Macrocarpaea hilarula is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Macrocarpaea hilarula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea hilarula?

Macrocarpaea hilarula

What is the common name of Macrocarpaea hilarula?

Hilarula Macrocarpaea

What is the natural habitat of Macrocarpaea hilarula?

Macrocarpaea hilarula is native to the tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Macrocarpaea genus

Macrocarpaea subcaudata, Macrocarpaea pinetorum, Macrocarpaea rugosa, Macrocarpaea autanae, Macrocarpaea affinis, Macrocarpaea obtusifolia, Macrocarpaea bangiana, Macrocarpaea cochabambensis, Macrocarpaea cinchonifolia, Macrocarpaea bracteata, Macrocarpaea browallioides, Macrocarpaea marahuacae, Macrocarpaea neblinae, Macrocarpaea ypsilocaule, Macrocarpaea umerulus, Macrocarpaea voluptuosa, Macrocarpaea weaveri, Macrocarpaea xerantifulva, Macrocarpaea silverstonei, Macrocarpaea betancuriana, Macrocarpaea biremis, Macrocarpaea callejasii, Macrocarpaea lacrossiformis, Macrocarpaea laudabilis, Macrocarpaea maryae, Macrocarpaea papillosa, Macrocarpaea pringleana, Macrocarpaea quechua, Macrocarpaea neillii, Macrocarpaea chthonotropa, Macrocarpaea elix, Macrocarpaea ewaniana, Macrocarpaea gattaca, Macrocarpaea gaudialis, Macrocarpaea gondoloides, Macrocarpaea gran-pajatena, Macrocarpaea gravabilis, Macrocarpaea gulosa, Macrocarpaea hilarula, Macrocarpaea illecebrosa, Macrocarpaea jactans, Macrocarpaea jocularis, Macrocarpaea dies-viridis, Macrocarpaea luctans, Macrocarpaea lucubrans, Macrocarpaea mattii, Macrocarpaea opulenta, Macrocarpaea claireae, Macrocarpaea quizhpei, Macrocarpaea fuentesii,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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