Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pajonalis
ID:
1271230

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 38 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270568



Common Names

  • Pajonal's Macrocarpaea
  • Pajonal Macrocarpaea
  • Pajonal's Macrocarpaea


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Description

Macrocarpaea pajonalis (also called Pajonal Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open forests, woodlands and along watercourses. The leaves are elliptic to lanceolate in shape and are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small and round.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea pajonalis is used as an ornamental plant and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrocarpaea pajonalis is small, yellowish-green, and has a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and spindly with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocarpaea pajonalis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Macrocarpaea pajonalis

Macrocarpaea pajonalis is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Macrocarpaea pajonalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea pajonalis?

Macrocarpaea pajonalis

What is the family of Macrocarpaea pajonalis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Macrocarpaea pajonalis?

Pajonal Macrocarpaea

Species in the Macrocarpaea genus

Macrocarpaea subcaudata, Macrocarpaea pinetorum, Macrocarpaea rugosa, Macrocarpaea autanae, Macrocarpaea affinis, Macrocarpaea obtusifolia, Macrocarpaea bangiana, Macrocarpaea cochabambensis, Macrocarpaea cinchonifolia, Macrocarpaea bracteata, Macrocarpaea browallioides, Macrocarpaea marahuacae, Macrocarpaea neblinae, Macrocarpaea ypsilocaule, Macrocarpaea umerulus, Macrocarpaea voluptuosa, Macrocarpaea weaveri, Macrocarpaea xerantifulva, Macrocarpaea silverstonei, Macrocarpaea betancuriana, Macrocarpaea biremis, Macrocarpaea callejasii, Macrocarpaea lacrossiformis, Macrocarpaea laudabilis, Macrocarpaea maryae, Macrocarpaea papillosa, Macrocarpaea pringleana, Macrocarpaea quechua, Macrocarpaea neillii, Macrocarpaea chthonotropa, Macrocarpaea elix, Macrocarpaea ewaniana, Macrocarpaea gattaca, Macrocarpaea gaudialis, Macrocarpaea gondoloides, Macrocarpaea gran-pajatena, Macrocarpaea gravabilis, Macrocarpaea gulosa, Macrocarpaea hilarula, Macrocarpaea illecebrosa, Macrocarpaea jactans, Macrocarpaea jocularis, Macrocarpaea dies-viridis, Macrocarpaea luctans, Macrocarpaea lucubrans, Macrocarpaea mattii, Macrocarpaea opulenta, Macrocarpaea claireae, Macrocarpaea quizhpei, Macrocarpaea fuentesii,

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References