Marcgravia sororopaniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sororopaniana
ID:
451361
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 378 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450693
Common Names
- Sororopaniana
- Sister-paneled Marcgravia
- Marcgravia sororopaniana
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- Marcgravia steyermarkii de Roon [unknown]
Description
Marcgravia sororopaniana (also called Sororopan 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 sororopaniana 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 sororopaniana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia sororopaniana is a small, evergreen epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Marcgravia sororopaniana
Marcgravia sororopaniana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Marcgravia sororopaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia sororopaniana?
Marcgravia sororopaniana
What type of plant is Marcgravia sororopaniana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.
Where is Marcgravia sororopaniana 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-2505992: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.