Macradenia multiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
233134
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(6): 115 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232465
Common Names
- Macradenia Multiflora
- Many-flowered Macradenia
- Many-flowered Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macradenia multiflora (also called Many-flowered Macradenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macradenia multiflora is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macradenia multiflora has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macradenia multiflora is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Macradenia multiflora
Macradenia multiflora is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Macradenia multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macradenia multiflora?
Macradenia multiflora
What is the common name of Macradenia multiflora?
Multiflora Macradenia
What type of plant is Macradenia multiflora?
Epiphytic orchid
Species in the Macradenia genus
Macradenia amazonica, Macradenia brassavolae, Macradenia delicatula, Macradenia loxoglottis, Macradenia lutescens, Macradenia multiflora, Macradenia paraensis, Macradenia paulensis, Macradenia regnellii, Macradenia rubescens, Macradenia tridentata, Macradenia grandiflora, Macradenia purpureorostrata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116932: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.