Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fernandesii
ID:
1304966

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Cabral, Sobrado & E.B.Souza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 145 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317420

Common Names

  • Mitracarpus Fernandesii
  • Fernandes Mitracarpus
  • Fernandes Mitracarpus Plant

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Description

Mitracarpus fernandesii (also called Mitracarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It is often found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mitracarpus fernandesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitracarpus fernandesii has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus fernandesii is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Mitracarpus fernandesii

Mitracarpus fernandesii is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

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Rubiaceae

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,

References

Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Elnatan Bezerra de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Souza' in the authors string.
Sandra V. Sobrado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobrado' in the authors string.