Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
maguirei
ID:
498127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 163 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497459

Common Names

  • Sacoglottis maguirei
  • Maguirei Sacoglottis
  • Maguirei Tree

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Synonyms

  • Sacoglottis guianensis sphaerocarpa Ducke [unknown]

Description

Sacoglottis maguirei (also called Maguire's Sacoglottis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Venezuela. It has a rosette of leaves with a green hue, and its flowers are a yellow-green color. It typically grows in moist soils and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sacoglottis maguirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sacoglottis maguirei has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacoglottis maguirei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Sacoglottis maguirei

Sacoglottis maguirei can be found in Central and West Africa.

Sacoglottis maguirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sacoglottis maguirei?

Sacoglottis maguirei

What is the common name of Sacoglottis maguirei?

Maguire's Sacoglottis

What is the natural habitat of Sacoglottis maguirei?

Sacoglottis maguirei is native to Venezuela

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References