Macairea lasiophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiophylla
ID:
1082604
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. & Benth.) Wurdack & Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 13: 65 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081942
Common Names
- Macairea
- Lasiophylla
- Lasiophylla Macairea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macairea lasiophylla (also called Macairea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 500–2,500 m. It has oblong leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellowish-green veins.
Uses & Benefits
Macairea lasiophylla is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macairea lasiophylla are small, white, and have four petals. The seeds are tiny, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macairea lasiophylla 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 lasiophylla
Macairea lasiophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Macairea genus
Macairea pachyphylla, Macairea parviflora, Macairea spruceana, Macairea stylosa, Macairea multinervia, Macairea parvifolia, Macairea radula, Macairea rigida, Macairea rufescens, Macairea sulcata, Macairea thyrsiflora, Macairea axilliflora, Macairea cardonae, Macairea chimantensis, Macairea duidae, Macairea lanata, Macairea lasiophylla, Macairea linearis, Macairea maroana, Macairea neblinae, Macairea theresiae, Macairea cuieirasii, Macairea philipsonii, Macairea rotundifolia,
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-20303641: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.