Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
macgregorii
ID:
1187416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Geh.) H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 74: 172 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186754

Common Names

  • Wijkia macgregorii
  • Macgregorii Wijkia
  • Macgregorii Moss

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Description

Wijkia macgregorii (also called MacGregor's Wijkia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda, and south to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and secondary forest.

Uses & Benefits

Wijkia macgregorii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wijkia macgregorii is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Wijkia macgregorii

Wijkia macgregorii is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Wijkia macgregorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wijkia macgregorii?

Wijkia macgregorii

What is the common name of Wijkia macgregorii?

MacGregor's Wijkia

What is the natural habitat of Wijkia macgregorii?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

Species in the Wijkia genus

Wijkia pallida, Wijkia cuynetii, Wijkia alboalaris, Wijkia clastobryoides, Wijkia annamensis, Wijkia baculifera, Wijkia bessonii, Wijkia carlottae, Wijkia ceylonensis, Wijkia concavifolia, Wijkia costaricensis, Wijkia deflexifolia, Wijkia dentigera, Wijkia extenuata, Wijkia filipendula, Wijkia flagellifera, Wijkia gracilis, Wijkia hornschuchii, Wijkia jungneri, Wijkia laxa, Wijkia laxitexta, Wijkia lepida, Wijkia letestui, Wijkia macgregorii, Wijkia madagassa, Wijkia nivea, Wijkia pendula, Wijkia penicillata, Wijkia pinnata, Wijkia polymorpha, Wijkia protensa, Wijkia radiculosa, Wijkia rutenbergii, Wijkia subnitida, Wijkia surcularis, Wijkia tanytricha, Wijkia trichocolea, Wijkia trichocoleoides, Wijkia comosa, Wijkia filifera, Wijkia flagelliformis, Wijkia monodii, Wijkia tanytrichoides, Wijkia rigidicaule,

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames