Marcgravia yukunarum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yukunarum
ID:
1268944
Status:
valid
Authors:
Picca & Gir.-Cañas
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2: 294 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268282
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Marcgravia yukunarum (also called Yukunarum Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and leathery leaves. It typically grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgravia yukunarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Marcgravia yukunarum are yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcgravia yukunarum is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Marcgravia yukunarum
Marcgravia yukunarum is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.
Marcgravia yukunarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgravia yukunarum?
Marcgravia yukunarum
What is the common name of Marcgravia yukunarum?
Yukuna Marcgravia
What type of plant is Marcgravia yukunarum?
Vine
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-50231668: Based on the initial data import
Pablo Picca (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Picca' in the authors string.
Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.