Macrocarpaea voluptuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
voluptuosa
ID:
378848
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grant
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 336 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378180
Common Names
- Voluptuosa Macrocarpaea
- Voluptuosa Macrocarpa
- Voluptuosa Macrocarp
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa (also called Voluptuous Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a tufted habit with long, thin, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrocarpaea voluptuosa 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa 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 voluptuosa
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea voluptuosa?
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa
What is the common name of Macrocarpaea voluptuosa?
Voluptuous Macrocarpaea
What is the natural habitat of Macrocarpaea voluptuosa?
Macrocarpaea voluptuosa is native to 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,
References
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439751-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.