Status:
valid
Authors:
(Perkins) I.Santos & Peixoto
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 52(81): 97 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447998
Common Names
- Schwacke's Macropeplus
- Macropeplus schwackeanus
- Schwacke's Macropeplus
Synonyms
- Macropeplus ligustrinus schwackeanus Perkins [unknown]
Description
Macropeplus schwackeanus (also called Schwacke's Macropeplus, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Macropeplus schwackeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macropeplus schwackeanus has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macropeplus schwackeanus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Macropeplus schwackeanus
Macropeplus schwackeanus can be found in South America.
Macropeplus schwackeanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropeplus schwackeanus?
Macropeplus schwackeanus
What type of plant is Macropeplus schwackeanus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae
Where is Macropeplus schwackeanus found?
It is native to Brazil
Species in the Macropeplus genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,