Marcetia shepherdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shepherdii
ID:
1255548
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.B.Martins
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 224 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254886
Common Names
- Marcetia shepherdii
- Shepherdii Marcetia
- Shepherdii Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marcetia shepherdii (also called Shepherd's Marcetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Marcetia shepherdii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcetia shepherdii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marcetia shepherdii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Marcetia shepherdii
Marcetia shepherdii is native to South America.
Marcetia shepherdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcetia shepherdii?
Marcetia shepherdii
What is the common name of Marcetia shepherdii?
Shepherd's Marcetia
What is the natural habitat of Marcetia shepherdii?
It is native to tropical South America.
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-50176539: Based on the initial data import
Angela Borges Martins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Martins' in the authors string.