Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
domingensis
ID:
451189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 522 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450521

Common Names

  • Marcgravia domingensis
  • Marcgravia
  • Domingensis

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Description

Marcgravia domingensis (also called Domingo's 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 domingensis 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 domingensis 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 domingensis 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 domingensis

Marcgravia domingensis is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Marcgravia domingensis FAQ

What is the common name of Marcgravia domingensis?

Domingo marcgravia

What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia domingensis?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Marcgravia domingensis 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,