Macrolenes dimorpha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
163199
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) J.F.Maxwell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33(2): 321 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162528
Common Names
- Macrolenes dimorpha
- Dimorpha Macrolenes
- Macrolenes Dimorpha
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- Marumia dimorpha Craib [unknown]
Description
Macrolenes dimorpha (also called 'Dimorpha Macrolenes', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes dimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes dimorpha is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes dimorpha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.
Where to Find Macrolenes dimorpha
Macrolenes dimorpha can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Macrolenes dimorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolenes dimorpha?
Macrolenes dimorpha
What is the common name of Macrolenes dimorpha?
Dimorpha Macrolenes
What is the habitat of Macrolenes dimorpha?
It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.
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,
References
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
J.F. Maxwell (1945-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Maxwell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908104-1: Based on the initial data import