Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cristatum
ID:
1080111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 79 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079449



Common Names

  • Macrocentrum cristatum
  • Crested Macrocentrum
  • Crested Leaf


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Description

Macrocentrum cristatum (also called Crested Macrocentrum, 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

Macrocentrum cristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Macrocentrum cristatum var. microphylla Cogn.
Macrocentrum cristatum var. parviflora Cogn.
Macrocentrum cristatum var. cristatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrocentrum cristatum has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocentrum cristatum 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 Macrocentrum cristatum

Macrocentrum cristatum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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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