Harpalyce macedoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Brittonia10: 31 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049612
Common Names
- Harpalyce macedoi
- Macedoi
- Macedoi Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpalyce macedoi (also called Macedo's Harpalyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Harpalyce macedoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Harpalyce macedoi is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harpalyce macedoi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Harpalyce macedoi
Harpalyce macedoi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Harpalyce genus
Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce ekmanii, Harpalyce lepidota, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce mexicana, Harpalyce nipensis, Harpalyce pringlei, Harpalyce rupicola, Harpalyce arborescens, Harpalyce brasiliana, Harpalyce cubensis, Harpalyce formosa, Harpalyce hilariana, Harpalyce minor, Harpalyce acunae, Harpalyce baracoensis, Harpalyce cristalensis, Harpalyce flexuosa, Harpalyce foliosa, Harpalyce toaensis, Harpalyce sousai, Harpalyce robusta, Harpalyce parvifolia, Harpalyce macrobotrya, Harpalyce alainii, Harpalyce macedoi, Harpalyce macrocarpa, Harpalyce maisiana, Harpalyce villosa, Harpalyce borhidii, Harpalyce lanata, Harpalyce magnibracteata, Harpalyce correntina, Harpalyce riparia, Harpalyce tombadorensis, Harpalyce torresii, Harpalyce yucatanense, Harpalyce suberosa, Harpalyce sousae, Harpalyce speciosa, Harpalyce greuteri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117966-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Harpalyce macedoi R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.