Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pedunculosa
ID:
451399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 17: 371 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450731

Common Names

  • Pedunculosa
  • Peduncled Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia pedunculosa

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Synonyms

  • Marcgravia parviflora Rich. ex Wittm. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia gracilis Sagot [unknown]
  • Marcgravia parviflora pedunculosa (Triana & Planch.) Wittm. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia parviflora macrophylla Wittm. [unknown]

Description

Marcgravia pedunculosa (also called Pedunculate Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a woody vine with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia pedunculosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marcgravia pedunculosa is yellow and small, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seed in each capsule. The seeds are small and black in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia pedunculosa is a tropical, evergreen, woody vine that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Marcgravia pedunculosa

Marcgravia pedunculosa can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Marcgravia pedunculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia pedunculosa?

Marcgravia pedunculosa

What is the common name of Marcgravia pedunculosa?

Pedunculate Marcgravia

What is the natural habitat of Marcgravia pedunculosa?

It is native to 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 kew-2506065: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.