Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
451196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 39 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450528

Common Names

  • Marcgravia coriacea
  • Marcgravia
  • Coriacea

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Synonyms

  • Marcgravia cyrtonota Delp. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia cuspidata Planch. & Linden ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia acuminata Miq. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia subcordata Gilg [unknown]
  • Marcgravia roraimae Gilg & Werderm. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia cuyuniensis I.W.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Marcgravia coriacea (also called Leathery Vines, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to the Caribbean, and is commonly found in tropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgravia coriacea has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia coriacea is a tropical vine native to Central and South America. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Marcgravia coriacea

Marcgravia coriacea is native to the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and Hispaniola.

Marcgravia coriacea FAQ

What is the common name of Marcgravia coriacea?

Coriaceous marcgravia

What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia coriacea?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Marcgravia coriacea prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

Species in the Marcgravia genus

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

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