Macrocentrum andinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andinum
ID:
1518437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michelang. & R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 374(3): 187. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005236
Common Names
- Macrocentrum andinum
- Andinum Macrocentrum
- Andinum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrocentrum andinum (also called 'Andean Macrocentrum' and 'Andean Ironwood', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to South America. It is commonly found in moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocentrum andinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrocentrum andinum is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrocentrum andinum can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For seeds, they should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Macrocentrum andinum
Macrocentrum andinum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Macrocentrum andinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocentrum andinum?
Macrocentrum andinum
What is the natural habitat of Macrocentrum andinum?
Tropical rainforests of the Andes Mountains
What are the uses of Macrocentrum andinum?
The leaves of Macrocentrum andinum are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Species in the Macrocentrum genus
Macrocentrum droseroides, Macrocentrum minus, Macrocentrum cristatum, Macrocentrum anychioides, Macrocentrum brevipedicellatum, Macrocentrum steyermarkii, Macrocentrum repens, Macrocentrum yaracuyense, Macrocentrum latifolium, Macrocentrum vestitum, Macrocentrum huberi, Macrocentrum anfractum, Macrocentrum fruticosum, Macrocentrum gesneriaceum, Macrocentrum gracile, Macrocentrum neblinae, Macrocentrum parvulum, Macrocentrum stipulaceum, Macrocentrum angustifolium, Macrocentrum chimantense, Macrocentrum longidens, Macrocentrum maguirei, Macrocentrum rubescens, Macrocentrum fasciculatum, Macrocentrum parviflora, Macrocentrum andinum,
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,