Machaonia pringlei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 380 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232380
Common Names
- Machaonia pringlei
- Pringle's Machaonia
- Pringle's Machaonie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaonia pringlei (also called Pringle's machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Machaonia pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei
Machaonia pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Machaonia pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaonia pringlei?
Machaonia pringlei
What is the common name of Machaonia pringlei?
Pringlei Machaonia
What is the family of Machaonia pringlei?
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-116846: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.