Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
233015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 2 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232346

Common Names

  • Machaonia brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Machaonia
  • Brazilian Machaonie

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Synonyms

  • Machaonia spinosa Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Machaonia brasiliensis angustifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaonia brasiliensis intermedia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaonia brasiliensis latifolia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Machaonia brasiliensis vestita Hassl. [valid]
  • Cinchona brasiliensis Hoffmanns. ex Humb. [valid]

Description

Machaonia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Machaonia brasiliensis

Machaonia brasiliensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Brazil.

Machaonia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaonia brasiliensis?

Machaonia brasiliensis

What is the common name of Machaonia brasiliensis?

Brazilian machaonia

What is the natural habitat of Machaonia brasiliensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-116812: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.