Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
376952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 22: 114 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376284

Common Names

  • Pinetorum macrocarpaea
  • Pinetorum ant
  • Pinetorum myrmecia

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Description

Macrocarpaea pinetorum (also called Pinetorum Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea pinetorum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrocarpaea pinetorum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocarpaea pinetorum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Macrocarpaea pinetorum

Macrocarpaea pinetorum is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Macrocarpaea pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea pinetorum?

Macrocarpaea pinetorum

What is the common name of Macrocarpaea pinetorum?

Pinetorum Macrocarpaea

What is the natural habitat of Macrocarpaea pinetorum?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

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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