Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
oligandra
ID:
451403

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

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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.

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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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321277-2: Based on the initial data import