Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
waferi
ID:
1235815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 698 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235153


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Description

Marcgravia waferi (also called Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and has lanceolate leaves with a light green color.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia waferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgravia waferi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia waferi can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Marcgravia waferi

Marcgravia waferi is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Amazonas state.

Marcgravia waferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia waferi?

Marcgravia waferi

What is the common name of Marcgravia waferi?

No common name

What is the habitat of Marcgravia waferi?

It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests

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,

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