Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
245543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 551 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244875

Common Names

  • Mitracarpus glabrescens
  • Glabrescens Mitracarpus
  • Glabrescens Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mitracarpus frigidus glabrescens (Griseb.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus villosus glabrescens Griseb. [valid]

Description

Mitracarpus glabrescens (also called Smooth Mitracarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist forests, wet limestone forests, and wet limestone savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitracarpus glabrescens is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus glabrescens is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and is often used as a ground cover. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Mitracarpus glabrescens

Mitracarpus glabrescens can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Mitracarpus glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitracarpus glabrescens?

Mitracarpus glabrescens

What is the family of Mitracarpus glabrescens?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Mitracarpus glabrescens?

Smooth Mitracarpus

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