Macairea rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
1578994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn. & Hoehne
Source:
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1: 61 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041844
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macairea rotundifolia (also called Round-Leaved Macairea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macairea rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macairea rotundifolia has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macairea rotundifolia can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Macairea rotundifolia
Macairea rotundifolia can be found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Macairea rotundifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Macairea rotundifolia?
Round-leaved Macairea
What is the native range of Macairea rotundifolia?
Brazil
What is the growth rate of Macairea rotundifolia?
Moderate
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,