Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 137 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277948
Common Names
- Salpinga maguirei
- Salpinga
- Maguirei
Description
Salpinga maguirei (also called Maguire's Salpinga, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open areas, especially in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salpinga maguirei is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salpinga maguirei is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salpinga maguirei is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Salpinga maguirei
Salpinga maguirei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Salpinga maguirei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salpinga maguirei?
Salpinga maguirei
What is the common name of Salpinga maguirei?
Maguire's Salpinga
What is the natural habitat of Salpinga maguirei?
Tropical forests
Species in the Salpinga genus
Salpinga monostachya,
Salpinga longifolia,
Salpinga margaritacea,
Salpinga ciliata,
Salpinga secunda,
Salpinga maranonensis,
Salpinga peruviana,
Salpinga glandulosa,
Salpinga pusilla,
Salpinga dimorpha,
Salpinga maguirei,
Salpinga paleacea,
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,