Marcetia cardosoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardosoana
ID:
1305972
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.A.Santos & A.B.Martins
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(3): 721 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318426
Common Names
- Marcetia cardosoana
- Cardosoana
- Marcetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcetia cardosoana (also called Cardoso's marcetia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Marcetia cardosoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marcetia cardosoana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcetia cardosoana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Marcetia cardosoana
Marcetia cardosoana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Marcetia cardosoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcetia cardosoana?
Marcetia cardosoana
What is the common name of Marcetia cardosoana?
Cardoso's Marcetia
Where is Marcetia cardosoana found?
Marcetia cardosoana is found in the Caribbean and Central America
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
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136106-1: Based on the initial data import