Status:
valid
Authors:
de Roon & Bedell
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 28: 18 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507566
Common Names
- Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum
- Matelea phainops
- Matelea rhynchocephala
Description
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with simple leaves. It is native to Colombia and grows in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor drainage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum?
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum
What is the common name of Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum?
Grandiflorum Marcgraviastrum
What type of plant is Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum?
Herb
Species in the Marcgraviastrum genus
Marcgraviastrum subsessile,
Marcgraviastrum pendulum,
Marcgraviastrum mixtum,
Marcgraviastrum apaporensis,
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum,
Marcgraviastrum vogelii,
Marcgraviastrum sodiroi,
Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum,
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum,
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum,
Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium,
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum,
Marcgraviastrum obovatum,
Marcgraviastrum glossostipum,
Marcgraviastrum elegans,
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,