Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oxycoccoides
ID:
1254517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack & A.B.Martins

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48(2): 387, fig. 2 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253855



Common Names

  • Marcetia oxycoccoides
  • Oxycoccoides Marcetia
  • Sharp-fruited Marcetia


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Description

Marcetia oxycoccoides (also called False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Marcetia oxycoccoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcetia oxycoccoides has small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcetia oxycoccoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Marcetia oxycoccoides

Marcetia oxycoccoides can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.

Marcetia oxycoccoides FAQ

What is the common name of Marcetia oxycoccoides?

Coconut Palm

What is the habitat of Marcetia oxycoccoides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

What is the flowering period of Marcetia oxycoccoides?

It flowers from March to June

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-50172860: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.