Machaonia portoricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 204 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232379
Common Names
- Machaonia portoricensis
- Puerto Rican Machaonia
- Puerto Rican Machaonie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaonia portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Puerto Rico. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Machaonia portoricensis 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 portoricensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machaonia portoricensis 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 portoricensis
Machaonia portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Machaonia portoricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaonia portoricensis?
Machaonia portoricensis
What is the common name of Machaonia portoricensis?
Portorican Machaonia
What is the family of Machaonia portoricensis?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Machaonia genus
Machaonia acuminata, Machaonia acunae, Machaonia brasiliensis, Machaonia coulteri, Machaonia cymosa, Machaonia dumosa, Machaonia grandis, Machaonia hahniana, Machaonia haitiensis, Machaonia havanensis, Machaonia leonardorum, Machaonia lindeniana, Machaonia martineziorum, Machaonia martinicensis, Machaonia micrantha, Machaonia microphylla, Machaonia minutifolia, Machaonia nipensis, Machaonia ottonis, Machaonia pauciflora, Machaonia peruviana, Machaonia portoricensis, Machaonia pringlei, Machaonia pubescens, Machaonia rysonii, Machaonia subinermis, Machaonia tiffina, Machaonia urbaniana, Machaonia urbinoi, Machaonia williamsii, Machaonia woodburyana, Machaonia erythrocarpa,
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-116845: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.