Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
acunae
ID:
245501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 17: 6 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244833

Common Names

  • Acunae Mitracarpus
  • Floribundum Apocynum
  • Anthospermoides Mitracarpus

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Description

Mitracarpus acunae (also called Acuna's Mitracarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and its bark is grey-brown in colour. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.

Uses & Benefits

Mitracarpus acunae is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitracarpus acunae is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus acunae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Mitracarpus acunae

Mitracarpus acunae can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Mitracarpus acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitracarpus acunae?

Mitracarpus acunae

What is the common name of Mitracarpus acunae?

Acuna's Mitracarpus

What is the native range of Mitracarpus acunae?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Species in the Mitracarpus genus

Mitracarpus acunae, Mitracarpus anthospermoides, Mitracarpus bahorucanus, Mitracarpus baturitensis, Mitracarpus brachystigma, Mitracarpus brasiliensis, Mitracarpus breviflorus, Mitracarpus brevis, Mitracarpus christii, Mitracarpus decumbens, Mitracarpus depauperatus, Mitracarpus eichleri, Mitracarpus eritrichoides, Mitracarpus filipes, Mitracarpus fischeri, Mitracarpus flagellatus, Mitracarpus fortunii, Mitracarpus frigidus, Mitracarpus glabrescens, Mitracarpus haitiensis, Mitracarpus hasslerianus, Mitracarpus hirtus, Mitracarpus laeteviridis, Mitracarpus lhotzkianus, Mitracarpus linearifolius, Mitracarpus linearis, Mitracarpus maxwelliae, Mitracarpus megapotamicus, Mitracarpus microspermus, Mitracarpus parvulus, Mitracarpus polycladus, Mitracarpus portoricensis, Mitracarpus pusillus, Mitracarpus recurvatus, Mitracarpus rigidifolius, Mitracarpus rizzinianus, Mitracarpus sagranus, Mitracarpus salzmannianus, Mitracarpus scaberulus, Mitracarpus schizangius, Mitracarpus squarrosus, Mitracarpus steyermarkii, Mitracarpus tenuis, Mitracarpus longicalyx, Mitracarpus bicrucis, Mitracarpus aristatus, Mitracarpus capitatus, Mitracarpus carnosus, Mitracarpus falcatus, Mitracarpus floribundus,

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,

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