Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
sprucei
ID:
451380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 28 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450712

Common Names

  • Sprucei
  • Spruce's Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia sprucei

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Synonyms

  • Marcgravia parviflora sprucei Wittm. [unknown]

Description

Marcgravia sprucei (also called Spruce's 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 sprucei 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 sprucei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia sprucei 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 sprucei

Marcgravia sprucei is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Marcgravia sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia sprucei?

Marcgravia sprucei

What type of plant is Marcgravia sprucei?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.

Where is Marcgravia sprucei 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,

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