Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 441 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079459
Common Names
- Marcetia bracteolaris
- Bracteolate Marcetia
- Bracteolate Leaf
Description
Marcetia bracteolaris (also called Bracteolate Marcetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcetiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in eastern Brazil, and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Marcetia bracteolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for soil erosion control and in reforestation projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcetia bracteolaris has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcetia bracteolaris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Marcetia bracteolaris
Marcetia bracteolaris is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.
Species in the Marcetia genus
Marcetia luetzelburgii,
Marcetia candolleana,
Marcetia taxifolia,
Marcetia acerosa,
Marcetia bracteolaris,
Marcetia latifolia,
Marcetia alba,
Marcetia canescens,
Marcetia ericoides,
Marcetia pseudovelutina,
Marcetia mucugensis,
Marcetia sincorensis,
Marcetia macrophylla,
Marcetia velutina,
Marcetia lanuginosa,
Marcetia viscida,
Marcetia formosa,
Marcetia harleyi,
Marcetia oxycoccoides,
Marcetia bahiensis,
Marcetia shepherdii,
Marcetia lychnophoroides,
Marcetia semiriana,
Marcetia eimeariana,
Marcetia bahiana,
Marcetia grandiflora,
Marcetia nervulosa,
Marcetia nummularia,
Marcetia hatschbachii,
Marcetia paganuccii,
Marcetia cardosoana,
Marcetia carinata,
Marcetia decussata,
Marcetia decussata,
Marcetia heterophylla,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,