Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 39 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450735
Common Names
- Oligandra
- Few-stamened Marcgravia
- Marcgravia oligandra
Synonyms
- Marcgravia wrightii Seem. [unknown]
Description
Marcgravia oligandra (also called Few-flowered Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a woody vine with white flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia oligandra is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgravia oligandra has small, bell-shaped, yellow flowers that are held in small clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia oligandra is a tropical, evergreen, woody vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Marcgravia oligandra
Marcgravia oligandra is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Marcgravia oligandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia oligandra?
Marcgravia oligandra
What is the common name of Marcgravia oligandra?
Few-flowered Marcgravia
What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia oligandra?
It is native to South America
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,