Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
macrocoma
ID:
668499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 182 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667831

Common Names

  • Macrocoma Endocomia
  • Endocomia macrocoma
  • Macrocoma-flowered Endocomia

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Description

Endocomia macrocoma (also called Big-fruited endocomia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall.

Uses & Benefits

Endocomia macrocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Endocomia macrocoma sub. prainii (King) W.J.de Wilde
Endocomia macrocoma sub. longipes W.J.de Wilde
Endocomia macrocoma sub. macrocoma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Endocomia macrocoma is yellowish-white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endocomia macrocoma is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Endocomia macrocoma

Endocomia macrocoma can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Endocomia macrocoma FAQ

What is the common name of Endocomia macrocoma?

Large-Haired Endocomia

What is the scientific name of Large-Haired Endocomia?

Endocomia macrocoma

What is the family of Endocomia macrocoma?

Lauraceae

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914022-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.