Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
chlamydatus
ID:
378552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rizzini) Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 231 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377884



Common Names

  • Maracanthus chlamydatus
  • Maracanthus Orchid
  • Cloaked Maracanthus


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Synonyms

  • Oryctina chlamydata (Rizzini) Kuijt [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus chlamydatus Rizzini [unknown]

Description

Maracanthus chlamydatus (also called 'Chlamydatus Maracanthus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maracanthus chlamydatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maracanthus chlamydatus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maracanthus chlamydatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Maracanthus chlamydatus

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

Maracanthus chlamydatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maracanthus chlamydatus?

Maracanthus chlamydatus

What is the common name of Maracanthus chlamydatus?

Cloaked Maracanthus

What is the natural habitat of Maracanthus chlamydatus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References

Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152825-2: Based on the initial data import