Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
1280913

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.B.Martins

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 14: 44, fig (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280251



Common Names

  • Marcetia hatschbachii
  • Hatschbachii Marcetia
  • Hatschbachii Marcetia


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Description

Marcetia hatschbachii (also called Marcetia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Melastomataceae native to Brazil. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome, in moist and shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Marcetia hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcetia hatschbachii has yellow, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcetia hatschbachii is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Marcetia hatschbachii

Marcetia hatschbachii is native to South America. It can be found in 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