Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
marcgraaviana
ID:
775110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 210 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000774443



Common Names

  • Lecythis marcgraaviana
  • Marcgraaviana Lecythis
  • Lecythis Marcgraaviana


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Description

Lecythis marcgraaviana (also called Marcgraaviana Lecythis, Marcgraaviana Plant, or Marcgraaviana Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lecythis marcgraaviana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lecythis marcgraaviana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lecythis marcgraaviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in a well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lecythis marcgraaviana

Lecythis marcgraaviana can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Lecythis marcgraaviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lecythis marcgraaviana?

Lecythis marcgraaviana

What is the family of Lecythis marcgraaviana?

Lecythidaceae

Where is Lecythis marcgraaviana native to?

Brazil

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,