Macgregoria racemigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemigera
ID:
452719
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fragm. (Mueller) 8: 160. 1874 [Apr 1874]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452051
Common Names
- Macgregoria racemigera
- Racemigera Macgregoria
- Racemigera
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- Macgregoria racemosa Benth. [unknown]
Description
Macgregoria racemigera (also called Racemose Macgregoria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family, native to tropical Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macgregoria racemigera has been used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It has also been used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macgregoria racemigera has small, white flowers with yellowish-green petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macgregoria racemigera is a rhizomatous perennial that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings may not come true to type.
Where to Find Macgregoria racemigera
Macgregoria racemigera can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Macgregoria racemigera FAQ
What is the common name of Macgregoria racemigera?
Racemose Macgregoria
What is the scientific name of Racemose Macgregoria?
Macgregoria racemigera
What is the natural habitat of Macgregoria racemigera?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Macgregoria genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:821872-1: Based on the initial data import