Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1318203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) Morillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 40: 101 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330657



Common Names

  • Pruskortizia macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Pruskortizia
  • Large-Fruited Pruskortiz


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Description

Pruskortizia macrocarpa (also called Macrocarpa Pruskortizia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pruskortizia macrocarpa is used for timber, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pruskortizia macrocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pruskortizia macrocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pruskortizia macrocarpa

Pruskortizia macrocarpa is native to the cloud forests of Central and South America.

Pruskortizia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pruskortizia macrocarpa?

Pruskortizia macrocarpa

What is the common name of Pruskortizia macrocarpa?

Macrocarpa

Where is Pruskortizia macrocarpa native to?

Mexico

Species in the Pruskortizia genus

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.