Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
rectiflora
ID:
451378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 17: 364 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450710

Common Names

  • Rectiflora
  • Straight-flowered Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia rectiflora

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Synonyms

  • Marcgravia macrocalyptra Delpino [unknown]
  • Marcgravia rectiflora rectiflora [unknown]
  • Marcgravia rectiflora jacquinii Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Marcgravia rectiflora bracteolaris Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Marcgravia rectiflora (also called Rectiflorous Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia rectiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion and to purify water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgravia rectiflora has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia rectiflora is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Marcgravia rectiflora

Marcgravia rectiflora is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Marcgravia rectiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia rectiflora?

Marcgravia rectiflora

What type of plant is Marcgravia rectiflora?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.

Where is Marcgravia rectiflora native to?

It is native to Central 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-2506011: 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.