Species:
glandulosomarginata
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hammel
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 6: 73 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279064
Common Names
- Marcgravia glandulosomarginata
- Glanduloso-Marginata Marcgravia
- Glanduloso-Marginata's Marcgravia
Description
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata (also called Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found in rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Marcgravia glandulosomarginata
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia glandulosomarginata?
Marcgravia glandulosomarginata
What is the common name of Marcgravia glandulosomarginata?
Glanduloso-Marginata Marcgravia
Where is Marcgravia glandulosomarginata found?
It is found in Costa Rica
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,