Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
233013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 1: 101 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232344

Common Names

  • Machaonia acuminata
  • Acuminate Machaonia
  • Acuminate Machaonie

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Synonyms

  • Machaonia floribunda Greenm. [valid]
  • Machaonia tysonii Dwyer [valid]
  • Machaonia velutina M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Machaonia veracruseana Baill. [unknown]
  • Bunophila lycioides Willd. [valid]
  • Machaonia veracruziana Baill. [valid]

Description

Machaonia acuminata (also called Acuminate machaonia, 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

Machaonia acuminata is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia acuminata is yellow-green 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

Machaonia acuminata 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 Machaonia acuminata

Machaonia acuminata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Machaonia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaonia acuminata?

Machaonia acuminata

What is the common name of Machaonia acuminata?

Acuminate Machaonia

What is the natural habitat of Machaonia acuminata?

Tropical rainforest

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116810: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.