Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 267 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262443
Common Names
- Pagameopsis maguirei
- Maguirei Pagameopsis
- Pagameopsis
Synonyms
- Pagameopsis maguirei angustifolius Steyerm. [valid]
- Pagameopsis maguirei glabrus Steyerm. [valid]
- Pagameopsis maguirei neblinensis Steyerm. [valid]
- Pagameopsis maguirei pirapucuensis Steyerm. [valid]
- Pagameopsis maguirei pusillus Steyerm. [valid]
- Pagameopsis maguirei maguirei [unknown]
Description
Pagameopsis maguirei (also called Maguire's Pagameopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is typically found in tropical rainforests and other areas with moist, shady conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Pagameopsis maguirei is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and toothache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pagameopsis maguirei has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pagameopsis maguirei is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Pagameopsis maguirei prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pagameopsis maguirei
Pagameopsis maguirei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pagameopsis maguirei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pagameopsis maguirei?
Pagameopsis maguirei
What is the common name of Pagameopsis maguirei?
Maguirei Climbing Fern
What is the natural habitat of Pagameopsis maguirei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in shady and moist places
Species in the Pagameopsis genus
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,