Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 111 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494099
Common Names
- MacGillivray's Spiraeanthemum
- MacGillivray Spiraeanthemum
- Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi
Synonyms
- Spiraeanthemum ruei Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi (also called Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America, and is found in humid and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a houseplant in many parts of the world.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi sub. kajewskii (L.M.Perry) Hoogland
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi?
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi
What type of plant is Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi found?
It is found in Central America
Species in the Spiraeanthemum genus
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii,
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum,
Spiraeanthemum integrifolium,
Spiraeanthemum peduncularum,
Spiraeanthemum bougainvillense,
Spiraeanthemum reticulatum,
Spiraeanthemum serratum,
Spiraeanthemum parvifolium,
Spiraeanthemum katakata,
Spiraeanthemum graeffei,
Spiraeanthemum samoense,
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi,
Spiraeanthemum collinum,
Spiraeanthemum meridionale,
Spiraeanthemum densiflorum,
Spiraeanthemum pubescens,
Spiraeanthemum ellipticum,
Spiraeanthemum pedunculatum,
Spiraeanthemum brongniartianum,
Spiraeanthemum vitiense,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,