Machaonia urbaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32(3): 222 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232395
Common Names
- Machaonia Urbaniana
- Urban's Starwort
- Urbaniana Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaonia urbaniana (also called Urban's 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 urbaniana 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 urbaniana 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 urbaniana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and then replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Machaonia urbaniana
Machaonia urbaniana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Machaonia urbaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaonia urbaniana?
Machaonia urbaniana
What is the common name of Machaonia urbaniana?
Urbaniana machaonia
What is the natural habitat of Machaonia urbaniana?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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-116860: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.