Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wittm.) Gir.-Cañas
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 26: 472 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268281
Description
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum (also called Delpinian Marcgraviastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and leathery leaves. It typically grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marcgraviastrum delpinianum are yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum delpinianum
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgraviastrum delpinianum?
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum
What is the common name of Marcgraviastrum delpinianum?
Delpino's Marcgraviastrum
What type of plant is Marcgraviastrum delpinianum?
Vine
Species in the Marcgraviastrum genus
Marcgraviastrum subsessile,
Marcgraviastrum pendulum,
Marcgraviastrum mixtum,
Marcgraviastrum apaporensis,
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum,
Marcgraviastrum vogelii,
Marcgraviastrum sodiroi,
Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum,
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum,
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum,
Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium,
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum,
Marcgraviastrum obovatum,
Marcgraviastrum glossostipum,
Marcgraviastrum elegans,
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,