Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
yucatanensis
ID:
1323687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 36: 33 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336141





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Description

Macroscepis yucatanensis (also called Yucatan 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 yucatanensis 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 yucatanensis 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 yucatanensis 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 yucatanensis

Macroscepis yucatanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Macroscepis yucatanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macroscepis yucatanensis?

Macroscepis yucatanensis

What is the common name of Macroscepis yucatanensis?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Macroscepis yucatanensis?

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.