Macrocarpaea umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
1330611
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weaver & J.R.Grant
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 235 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343065
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrocarpaea umbellata (also called Umbellata Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Peru and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 metres (5,900–7,900 ft) above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocarpaea umbellata is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrocarpaea umbellata has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow center. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrocarpaea umbellata is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Macrocarpaea umbellata
Macrocarpaea umbellata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Macrocarpaea umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocarpaea umbellata?
Macrocarpaea umbellata
What is the family of Macrocarpaea umbellata?
Melastomataceae
What is the origin of Macrocarpaea umbellata?
Peru
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
Jason Randall Grant (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grant' in the authors string.
Richard E. Weaver (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weaver' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148393-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.