Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 317 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253417
Common Names
- Macrocentrum huberi
- Huber's Macrocentrum
- Huber's Macrocentrum
Description
Macrocentrum huberi (also called Macrocentrum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has small, oval, light green leaves. It is found in tropical forests, along riverbanks, and in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocentrum huberi is used for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrocentrum huberi has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrocentrum huberi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, it should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Macrocentrum huberi
Macrocentrum huberi is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Macrocentrum huberi FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Macrocentrum huberi?
Macrocentrum huberi prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Macrocentrum huberi?
Macrocentrum huberi prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What type of soil does Macrocentrum huberi prefer?
Macrocentrum huberi prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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,