Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cuieirasii
ID:
1251960

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Renner

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 50: 82, fig (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251298



Common Names

  • Macairea cuieirasii
  • Cuieiras' Macairea
  • Cuieiras' Plant


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Description

Macairea cuieirasii (also called Cuieiras' Macairea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. Native to Brazil, it is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Macairea cuieirasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macairea cuieirasii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macairea cuieirasii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Macairea cuieirasii

Macairea cuieirasii is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50160883: Based on the initial data import
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.