Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodburyana
ID:
233070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 136 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232401

Common Names

  • Machaonia Woodburyana
  • Woodbury's Starwort
  • Woodburyana Starwort

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Description

Machaonia woodburyana (also called Woodbury'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 woodburyana 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 woodburyana is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaonia woodburyana 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 woodburyana

Machaonia woodburyana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Machaonia woodburyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaonia woodburyana?

Machaonia woodburyana

What is the common name of Machaonia woodburyana?

Woodbury's machaonia

What is the natural habitat of Machaonia woodburyana?

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-116866: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.