Macrolenes subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
163137
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Maxwell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33: 321 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162466
Common Names
- Macrolenes Subulata
- Subulata Macrolenes
- Macrolenes Flower
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Macrolenes subulata (also called 'Subulate Macrolenes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with a rounded crown and elliptic leaves that are dark green on top and white below. The flowers are white and the fruits are purple.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes subulata is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes subulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Macrolenes subulata
Macrolenes subulata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Macrolenes subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrolenes subulata?
Macrolenes subulata
What is the common name of Macrolenes subulata?
Subulate Macrolenes
What is the natural habitat of Macrolenes subulata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
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:896561-1: Based on the initial data import