Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
1079031
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Don) Bedell ex S.Dressler
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 955 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078369
Common Names
- Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum
- Macrocarpum Marcgraviastrum
- Marcgraviastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum (also called Large-fruited Marcgraviastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sonoran Desert of western Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist mountain forests, usually at elevations of 600-2000 m.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19800196: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Hollis G. Bedell (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedell' in the authors string.
Stefan Dressler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dressler' in the authors string.