Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
candolleana
ID:
163080

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.A.Santos & A.B.Martins

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63(2): 315 (-318; fig. 1) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162409



Common Names

  • Marcetia Candolleana
  • Candolleana Marcetia
  • Candolleana Tree


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Description

Marcetia candolleana (also called 'Candolle's Marcetia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Marcetia candolleana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcetia candolleana has white flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcetia candolleana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Marcetia candolleana

Marcetia candolleana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Marcetia candolleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcetia candolleana?

Marcetia candolleana

What is the common name of Marcetia candolleana?

Candolle's marcetia

What are the natural habitats of Marcetia candolleana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.
Andrea Karla A. Santos (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.A.Santos' in the authors string.