Macrocentrum gracile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
1254222
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 113, fig. 12a (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253560
Common Names
- Macrocentrum Gracile
- Graceful Macrocentrum
- Graceful Macrocentrum Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrocentrum gracile (also called Gracile Macrocentrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet, humid forests and can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are ovate-elliptic, with a glossy green upper surface and a paler underside.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocentrum gracile is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrocentrum gracile has small, white, four-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrocentrum gracile can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Macrocentrum gracile
Macrocentrum gracile is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Macrocentrum gracile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocentrum gracile?
Macrocentrum gracile
What is the common name of Macrocentrum gracile?
Gracile Macrocentrum
What is the natural habitat of Macrocentrum gracile?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50171976: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.