Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
744887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Amer. Monthly Mag. & Crit. Rev. 3: 99 1818

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744220



Common Names

  • Beach Macbridea
  • Sea Macbridea
  • Coastal Macbridea


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Synonyms

  • Lyonia maritima Elliott [unknown]

Description

Macbridea maritima (also called Sea-side Macbridea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is typically found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Macbridea maritima is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macbridea maritima is white and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macbridea maritima is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Macbridea maritima

Macbridea maritima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Macbridea maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macbridea maritima?

Macbridea maritima

What is the common name of Macbridea maritima?

Beach Macbridea

What is the natural habitat of Macbridea maritima?

Salt marshes, coastal cliffs and sand dunes

Species in the Macbridea genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,