Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cornejoi
ID:
1323684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 28 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336138



Common Names

  • Macroscepis Cornejoi
  • Cornejoi Macroscepis
  • Macroscepis


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Description

Macroscepis cornejoi (also called Cornejo's Macroscepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It has a woody stem and grows in tropical deciduous forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macroscepis cornejoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macroscepis cornejoi has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macroscepis cornejoi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Macroscepis cornejoi

Macroscepis cornejoi can be found in moist, sandy soils in Australia.

Macroscepis cornejoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macroscepis cornejoi?

Macroscepis cornejoi

What is the common name of Macroscepis cornejoi?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Macroscepis cornejoi?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.