Marcgravia roonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roonii
ID:
451377
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Dressler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 258 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450709
Common Names
- Roonii
- Roon's Marcgravia
- Marcgravia roonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcgravia roonii (also called Roon's Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia roonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion and to purify water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgravia roonii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia roonii is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Marcgravia roonii
Marcgravia roonii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Marcgravia roonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia roonii?
Marcgravia roonii
What type of plant is Marcgravia roonii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.
Where is Marcgravia roonii native to?
It is native to Central 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2506010: Based on the initial data import
Stefan Dressler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dressler' in the authors string.