Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pringleana
ID:
378885

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Grant

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 18 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378217



Common Names

  • Pringleana Macrocarpaea
  • Pringlean Macrocarpaea
  • Pringleana Macrocarpa


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Description

Macrocarpaea pringleana (also called Pringle's Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea pringleana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrocarpaea pringleana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocarpaea pringleana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.

Where to Find Macrocarpaea pringleana

Macrocarpaea pringleana can be found in wetland habitats in Central and South America.

Macrocarpaea pringleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea pringleana?

Macrocarpaea pringleana

What is the common name of Macrocarpaea pringleana?

Pringle's Bush

What is the family of Macrocarpaea pringleana?

Rubiaceae

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