Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinicensis
ID:
233036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 193 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232367

Common Names

  • Machaonia martinicensis
  • Martinique Machaonia
  • Martinique Machaonie

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Synonyms

  • Machaonia rotundata Griseb. [valid]
  • Machaonia rotundata dodgei Standl. [valid]
  • Schiedea martinicensis (DC.) A.Rich. [valid]
  • Tertrea martinicensis DC. [valid]
  • Machaonia martinicensis dodgei Standl. [valid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Machaonia martinicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia martinicensis is yellow and small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaonia martinicensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Machaonia martinicensis

Machaonia martinicensis is native to Martinique and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Machaonia martinicensis FAQ

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Rubiaceae

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-116832: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.