Macrolenes atrobrunnea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrobrunnea
ID:
1547185
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Kadereit) Karton.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taxon 70(4): 819. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027772
Common Names
- Macrolenes atrobrunnea
- Dark-brown Macrolenes
- Darkbrown Macrolenes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolenes atrobrunnea (also called Dark-Brown Macrolenes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South East Asia. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic in shape. Its flowers are white and its fruits are drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes atrobrunnea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes atrobrunnea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes atrobrunnea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant will need little maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types.
Where to Find Macrolenes atrobrunnea
Macrolenes atrobrunnea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Macrolenes atrobrunnea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolenes atrobrunnea?
Macrolenes atrobrunnea
What are the common names of Macrolenes atrobrunnea?
Dark Brown Macrolenes
What is the native range of Macrolenes atrobrunnea?
India
Species in the Macrolenes genus
Macrolenes annulata, Macrolenes bipulvinata, Macrolenes echinulata, Macrolenes glabrata, Macrolenes muscosa, Macrolenes neglecta, Macrolenes nemorosa, Macrolenes pachygyna, Macrolenes stellulata, Macrolenes subulata, Macrolenes dimorpha, Macrolenes hirsuta, Macrolenes rufolanata, Macrolenes alstonii, Macrolenes rostrata, Macrolenes johorensis, Macrolenes porphyrocarpa, Macrolenes atrobrunnea, Macrolenes marumioides, Macrolenes bruneiensis, Macrolenes veldkampii, Macrolenes esetosa, Macrolenes hirsutoidea, Macrolenes macrosepala, Macrolenes floccosa, Macrolenes tuberculata,
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,