Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
magnibracteata
ID:
1278545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lanj. & Heerdt

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 284 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277883

Common Names

  • Marcgravia magnibracteata
  • Magnibracteata Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia

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Description

Marcgravia magnibracteata (also called Large-bracted Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia magnibracteata is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, as it is known for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread quickly.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgravia magnibracteata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like formation. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia magnibracteata is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The cuttings should be watered regularly, but not over-watered. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Marcgravia magnibracteata

Marcgravia magnibracteata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.

Marcgravia magnibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia magnibracteata?

Marcgravia magnibracteata

What is the common name of Marcgravia magnibracteata?

Large-bracted marcgravia

Where is Marcgravia magnibracteata native to?

Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50296292: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.
Pierre François Baron van Heerdt (1911-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heerdt' in the authors string.