Status:
valid
Authors:
de Roon & Bedell ex Gir.-Cañas & S.Dressler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 34: 35 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336123
Common Names
- Marcgraviastrum Elegans
- Elegans Marcgraviastrum
- Marcgraviastrum
Description
Marcgraviastrum elegans (also called Elegant Marcgraviastrum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in moist, shady areas of tropical rainforests. It has a spreading habit and glossy leaves, and produces small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum elegans is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as colds, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgraviastrum elegans has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgraviastrum elegans is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum elegans
Marcgraviastrum elegans can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Marcgraviastrum elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgraviastrum elegans?
Marcgraviastrum elegans
What is the common name of Marcgraviastrum elegans?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Marcgraviastrum elegans?
Tropical rainforests
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,