Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 124 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078801
Common Names
- Marcetia Taxifolia
- Taxifolia Marcetia
- Marcetia
Description
Marcetia taxifolia (also called 'Taxi Plant', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, especially in areas of high humidity and shade.
Uses & Benefits
Marcetia taxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marcetia taxifolia are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with ovate-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcetia taxifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Marcetia taxifolia
Marcetia taxifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
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,