Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
371864

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Imlay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 136 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371196



Common Names

  • Marcania Grandiflora
  • Large-Flowered Marcania
  • Marcania Large-Flowered


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Description

Marcania grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Marcania, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in moist and dry evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marcania grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcania grandiflora has large, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcania grandiflora is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Marcania grandiflora

Marcania grandiflora can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Marcania grandiflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Marcania grandiflora?

Marcania grandiflora is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What are the uses of Marcania grandiflora?

Marcania grandiflora is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.

What is the scientific name of Marcania grandiflora?

The scientific name of Marcania grandiflora is Marcania grandiflora.

Species in the Marcania genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Joan B. Imlay (1912-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Imlay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52275-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.