Marcgravia fosbergiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fosbergiana
ID:
451155
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewan
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Misc. 88: 2 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450487
Common Names
- Fosberg's Marcgravia
- Fosberg's Vine
- Fosberg's Climbing Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcgravia fosbergiana (also called Fosberg'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 fosbergiana 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 fosbergiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia fosbergiana is a vine native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Marcgravia fosbergiana
Marcgravia fosbergiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Marcgravia fosbergiana FAQ
What is the common name of Marcgravia fosbergiana?
Fosberg's marcgravia
What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia fosbergiana?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil does Marcgravia fosbergiana 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,
References
Joseph Andorfer Ewan (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152990-2: Based on the initial data import