Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cardonae
ID:
1082599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 139 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081937



Common Names

  • Macairea
  • Cardonae
  • Cardonae Macairea


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Description

Macairea cardonae (also called Macairea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a maximum height of 8 meters. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana. It is found in wet forests, usually in areas with high levels of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Macairea cardonae is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its beautiful orange flowers. It is also used in traditional medicines for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macairea cardonae has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macairea cardonae is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Macairea cardonae

Macairea cardonae can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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