Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
macranthera
ID:
578155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 252: 90 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577487



Common Names

  • Caccinia macranthera
  • Macranthera Caccinia
  • Long-Stamened Caccinia


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Synonyms

  • Caccinia russellii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum longiflorum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Borago macranthera Banks & Sol. [unknown]

Description

Caccinia macranthera (also called Caccinia macranthera, among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Caccinia. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Caccinia macranthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caccinia macranthera has small, white flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caccinia macranthera is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Caccinia macranthera

Caccinia macranthera is native to South America and can be found in wet, open areas.

Caccinia macranthera FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caccinia macranthera?

Caccinia macranthera is native to South America.

What type of climate does Caccinia macranthera prefer?

Caccinia macranthera prefers a warm, humid climate.

How much light does Caccinia macranthera need?

Caccinia macranthera needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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