Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
repens
ID:
1240842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 114 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240180



Common Names

  • Macrocentrum repens
  • Creeping Macrocentrum
  • Creeping Macrocentrum Fern


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Description

Macrocentrum repens (also called Creeping Macrocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to China and is found in the East Asian temperate forests. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macrocentrum repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrocentrum repens has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrocentrum repens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C (20°F).

Where to Find Macrocentrum repens

Macrocentrum repens is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Macrocentrum repens FAQ

What is the common name of Macrocentrum repens?

Creeping Macrocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Macrocentrum repens?

Lowland and montane forests of China

What is the scientific classification of Macrocentrum repens?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Gentianales, Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Macrocentrum, Species: M. repens

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-50106457: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.