Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
1080105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 292 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079443



Common Names

  • Macairea rigida
  • Rigid Macairea
  • Rigid Leaf


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Description

Macairea rigida (also called Rigid Macairea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Brazil. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Macairea rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and sedative effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macairea rigida has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macairea rigida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Macairea rigida

Macairea rigida is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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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