Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1335106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16: t. 1558 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347560

Common Names

  • Smythea macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Smythea
  • Macrocarpa Tree

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Description

Smythea macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Smythea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. The fruits are large, round, and yellow-green when ripe.

Uses & Benefits

Smythea macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smythea macrocarpa has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smythea macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Smythea macrocarpa

Smythea macrocarpa is a species of shrub that is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Smythea macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smythea macrocarpa?

Smythea macrocarpa

What is the common name of Smythea macrocarpa?

Large-fruited smythea

What is the natural habitat of Smythea macrocarpa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.