Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
232993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 20: 25 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232324

Common Names

  • Macbrideina peruviana
  • Peruvian Macbridea
  • Peruvian MacBridea

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Description

Macbrideina peruviana (also called Peruvian macbridea, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimeters. The leaves are simple, opposite, and have a length of 5 to 10 centimeters.

Uses & Benefits

Macbrideina peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macbrideina peruviana is white in color and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macbrideina peruviana is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and prefers partial shade. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Macbrideina peruviana

Macbrideina peruviana can be found in tropical rainforests in Peru.

Macbrideina peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macbrideina peruviana?

Macbrideina peruviana

What is the common name of Macbrideina peruviana?

Peruvian Macbridea

What is the natural habitat of Macbrideina peruviana?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Macbrideina genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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