Macrocentrum rubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1278604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 138 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277942
Common Names
- Macrocentrum rubescens
- Macrocentrum
- Rubescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrocentrum rubescens (also called Red Macrocentrum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open areas, especially in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Macrocentrum rubescens is used as a source of food, medicine, and for making dyes and inks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrocentrum rubescens is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrocentrum rubescens is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Macrocentrum rubescens
Macrocentrum rubescens is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Macrocentrum rubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrocentrum rubescens?
Macrocentrum rubescens
What is the common name of Macrocentrum rubescens?
Ruddy Macrocentrum
What is the natural habitat of Macrocentrum rubescens?
Tropical forests
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-50296429: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.