Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rufolanata
ID:
163201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33: 321 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162530



Common Names

  • Macrolenes Rufolanata
  • Red-Stemmed Macrolenes
  • Red-Stemmed Macrolenes Plant


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Synonyms

  • Marumia rufolanata Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Macrolenes rufolanata (also called 'Rufolanata 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 rufolanata 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 rufolanata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolenes rufolanata 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 rufolanata

Macrolenes rufolanata can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Macrolenes rufolanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolenes rufolanata?

Macrolenes rufolanata

What is the common name of Macrolenes rufolanata?

Rufolanata Macrolenes

What is the habitat of Macrolenes rufolanata?

It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' 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:908106-1: Based on the initial data import