Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.K.Allen) H.Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 60: 520 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611898
Common Names
- Clinostemon maguireanum
- Maguire's Clinostemon
- Maguireanum Clinostemon
Synonyms
- Licaria maguireana C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Mezilaurus thoroflora van der Werff [unknown]
- Misanteca maguireana (C.K.Allen) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Clinostemon maguireanum (also called Maguire's Clinostemon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves which are lanceolate in shape and have a toothed margin. The flowers are yellow and have a short corolla tube. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Clinostemon maguireanum is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clinostemon maguireanum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clinostemon maguireanum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Clinostemon maguireanum
Clinostemon maguireanum can be found in South America.
Clinostemon maguireanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clinostemon maguireanum?
Clinostemon maguireanum
What is the natural habitat of Clinostemon maguireanum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the flowering season of Clinostemon maguireanum?
Spring and summer
Species in the Clinostemon genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,