Macradenia amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
233122
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 381 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232453
Common Names
- Macradenia Amazonica
- Amazon Macradenia
- Amazon Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macradenia amazonica (also called Amazon Macradenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macradenia amazonica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macradenia amazonica is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macradenia amazonica is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Macradenia amazonica
Macradenia amazonica is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Macradenia amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macradenia amazonica?
Macradenia amazonica
What is the common name of Macradenia amazonica?
Amazonian Macradenia
What type of plant is Macradenia amazonica?
Epiphytic orchid
Species in the Macradenia genus
Macradenia amazonica, Macradenia brassavolae, Macradenia delicatula, Macradenia loxoglottis, Macradenia lutescens, Macradenia multiflora, Macradenia paraensis, Macradenia paulensis, Macradenia regnellii, Macradenia rubescens, Macradenia tridentata, Macradenia grandiflora, Macradenia purpureorostrata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116921: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.