Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grant
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 328 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378212
Common Names
- Laudabilis Macrocarpaea
- Laudabl Macrocarpaea
- Laudabilis Macrocarpa
Description
Macrocarpaea laudabilis (also called 'Laudable 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 laudabilis 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 laudabilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with a few leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrocarpaea laudabilis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in organically rich, acidic soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is also tolerant of wet soils.
Where to Find Macrocarpaea laudabilis
Macrocarpaea laudabilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Macrocarpaea laudabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea laudabilis?
Macrocarpaea laudabilis
What is the common name of Macrocarpaea laudabilis?
Laudable Bush
What is the family of Macrocarpaea laudabilis?
Rubiaceae
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,