Macrolenes tuberculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
1553356
Status:
valid
Authors:
Karton.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 71(1): 232. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033142
Common Names
- Tuberculata Macrolenes
- Tuberculat Macrolenes
- Tuberculat Water-willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrolenes tuberculata (also called Tuberculata, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round, yellow fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Macrolenes tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrolenes tuberculata is yellow-green, with 6-7 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrolenes tuberculata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Macrolenes tuberculata
Macrolenes tuberculata can be found in tropical forests in South America.
Macrolenes tuberculata FAQ
What are the common names of Macrolenes tuberculata?
Tuberculate Macrolenes
What is the natural habitat of Macrolenes tuberculata?
It is found in the tropical forests of India
What is the average height of Macrolenes tuberculata?
It can reach a height of up to 10 meters
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,