Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
394561

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 31 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393893



Common Names

  • Porcelia macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Porcelia
  • Macrocarpa Porcel


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Description

Porcelia macrocarpa (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Annonaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porcelia macrocarpa is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porcelia macrocarpa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porcelia macrocarpa can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Porcelia macrocarpa

Porcelia macrocarpa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Porcelia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porcelia macrocarpa?

Porcelia macrocarpa

What is the common name of Porcelia macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Porcelia

What is the natural habitat of Porcelia macrocarpa?

Tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208367-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.