Marcetia harleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
1254109
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 156 (-157) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253447
Common Names
- Marcetia harleyi
- Harley's Marcetia
- Harley Marcetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Marcetia harleyi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcetia harleyi has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcetia harleyi is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Marcetia harleyi
Marcetia harleyi is native to Colombia.
Marcetia harleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcetia harleyi?
Marcetia harleyi
What is the common name of Marcetia harleyi?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Marcetia harleyi?
Tropical forests
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-50171671: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.