Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
1081016

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 456 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080354



Common Names

  • Marcetia ericoides
  • Heath-like Marcetia
  • Heath-like


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Description

Marcetia ericoides (also called 'White-flowered Marcetia', 'White Marcetia' and 'White-flowered White-sage', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, specifically the tropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in humid forests and open areas, and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Marcetia ericoides is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marcetia ericoides is a white or pinkish color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Marcetia ericoides

Marcetia ericoides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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