Marcetia bahiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiana
ID:
1257711
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ule) A.B.Martins
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 9(1): 149 (1995): (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257049
Common Names
- Bahiana Fern
- Marcetia bahiana
- Bahiana Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcetia bahiana (also called Bahiana Marcetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Marcetia bahiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcetia bahiana has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcetia bahiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Marcetia bahiana
Marcetia bahiana is native to Brazil.
Marcetia bahiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcetia bahiana?
Marcetia bahiana
What is the common name of Marcetia bahiana?
Bahian Marcetia
Where is Marcetia bahiana found?
It is found in the mountains of Perak, Malaysia
Species in the Marcetia genus
Marcetia luetzelburgii, Marcetia candolleana, Marcetia taxifolia, Marcetia acerosa, Marcetia bracteolaris, Marcetia latifolia, Marcetia alba, Marcetia canescens, Marcetia ericoides, Marcetia pseudovelutina, Marcetia mucugensis, Marcetia sincorensis, Marcetia macrophylla, Marcetia velutina, Marcetia lanuginosa, Marcetia viscida, Marcetia formosa, Marcetia harleyi, Marcetia oxycoccoides, Marcetia bahiensis, Marcetia shepherdii, Marcetia lychnophoroides, Marcetia semiriana, Marcetia eimeariana, Marcetia bahiana, Marcetia grandiflora, Marcetia nervulosa, Marcetia nummularia, Marcetia hatschbachii, Marcetia paganuccii, Marcetia cardosoana, Marcetia carinata, Marcetia decussata, Marcetia decussata, Marcetia heterophylla,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50183023: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.