Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
valerii
ID:
1063895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 18: 928 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063233



Common Names

  • Macrocarpaea valerii
  • Valerii's Macrocarpaea
  • Valerii's Tree


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Description

Macrocarpaea valerii (also called Valer's Macrocarpaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flowers with four yellow petals. It is native to the mountains of South America and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocarpaea valerii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It can also be used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrocarpaea valerii has red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Macrocarpaea valerii

Macrocarpaea valerii can be found in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and 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,

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