Marcgravia hartii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartii
ID:
451146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krug & Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 366 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450478
Common Names
- Hart's Marcgravia
- Hart's Vine
- Hart's Climbing Plant
Searching for Marcgravia hartii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcgravia hartii (also called Hart's Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a liana native to Central America and northern South America. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are alternate and its flowers are small and white. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia hartii 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 hartii has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.
Searching for Marcgravia hartii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia hartii is an epiphytic or lithophytic vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.
Where to Find Marcgravia hartii
Marcgravia hartii is native to Central America, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.
Marcgravia hartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia hartii?
Marcgravia hartii
What is the common name of Marcgravia hartii?
Hart's Marcgravia
What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia hartii?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, lakes, and streams
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2505605: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.