Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
acunae
ID:
378772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 343 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378104



Common Names

  • Macrosolen acunae
  • Acunae Macrosolen
  • Macrosolen Macrosolen


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Synonyms

  • Macrosolen nobilis Danser [unknown]
  • Elytranthe acunae Merr. [unknown]

Description

Macrosolen acunae (also called 'Acuna's Climbing Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a climbing palm that grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen acunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrosolen acunae is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is borne on a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosolen acunae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Macrosolen acunae

Macrosolen acunae is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in open areas with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.

Macrosolen acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosolen acunae?

Macrosolen acunae

What is the common name of Macrosolen acunae?

Acuna's Macrosohlen

What is the family of Macrosolen acunae?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Macrosolen genus

Macrosolen tubiflorus, Macrosolen globosus, Macrosolen macrophyllus, Macrosolen melintangensis, Macrosolen crassus, Macrosolen formosus, Macrosolen curtiflorus, Macrosolen papillosus, Macrosolen demesae, Macrosolen dianthus, Macrosolen flammeus, Macrosolen tetragonus, Macrosolen trigonus, Macrosolen surigaoensis, Macrosolen pusillus, Macrosolen platyphyllus, Macrosolen psilanthus, Macrosolen retusus, Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus, Macrosolen beccarii, Macrosolen amboinensis, Macrosolen ampullaceus, Macrosolen annamicus, Macrosolen barlowii, Macrosolen bellus, Macrosolen brandisianus, Macrosolen brevitubus, Macrosolen albicaulis, Macrosolen acunae, Macrosolen cochinchinensis, Macrosolen capitellatus, Macrosolen parasiticus, Macrosolen avenis, Macrosolen suberosus, Macrosolen bibracteolatus, Macrosolen robinsonii, Macrosolen tricolor, Macrosolen geminatus, Macrosolen andamanensis,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,