Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
evenia
ID:
451183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 518 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450515

Common Names

  • Marcgravia evenia
  • Marcgravia
  • Evenia

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Description

Marcgravia evenia (also called Even's Vines, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to the Caribbean, and is commonly found in tropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia evenia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Marcgravia evenia sub. calcicola (Britton) S.Dressler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgravia evenia has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia evenia is a vine native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Marcgravia evenia

Marcgravia evenia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.

Marcgravia evenia FAQ

What is the common name of Marcgravia evenia?

Evenia marcgravia

What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia evenia?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Marcgravia evenia prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

Species in the Marcgravia genus

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152988-2: Based on the initial data import