Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
502907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acuña & Roig

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Cub. Bot. 10: 58 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502239



Common Names

  • Spachea martiana
  • Spachea martianum
  • Spachea martianus


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Description

Spachea martiana (also called Martiana's Spachea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a single trunk and a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with entire margins. It is found in dry forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Spachea martiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spachea martiana are white in color and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spachea martiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Spachea martiana

Spachea martiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Spachea martiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spachea martiana?

Spachea martiana

What type of plant is Spachea martiana?

A shrub

Where is Spachea martiana native to?

South America

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,