Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
paganuccii
ID:
1305943

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.A.Santos & A.B.Martins

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38(3): 714 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318397



Common Names

  • Paganuccii Marcetia
  • Marcetia Paganuccii
  • Paganucci's Marcetia


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Description

Marcetia paganuccii (also called Paganucci'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 paganuccii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcetia paganuccii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcetia paganuccii is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Marcetia paganuccii

Marcetia paganuccii can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Marcetia paganuccii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcetia paganuccii?

Marcetia paganuccii

What is the common name of Marcetia paganuccii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Marcetia paganuccii?

Dry forests and scrublands

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.