Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevicaulis
ID:
1412465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seidenf.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 196. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424930



Common Names

  • Mycaranthes Brevicaulis
  • Brevicaulis Mycaranthes
  • Mycaranthes Brevicaulis


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Description

Mycaranthes brevicaulis (also called Brevicaulis Mycaranthes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) and is found in humid and wet forests, from sea level to 1,200 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Mycaranthes brevicaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach pain. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mycaranthes brevicaulis has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mycaranthes brevicaulis is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mycaranthes brevicaulis

Mycaranthes brevicaulis is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Mycaranthes brevicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mycaranthes brevicaulis?

Mycaranthes brevicaulis

What is the common name of Mycaranthes brevicaulis?

Short-stemmed Mycaranthes

What is the natural habitat of Mycaranthes brevicaulis?

Mycaranthes brevicaulis is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Mycaranthes genus

Mycaranthes citrina, Mycaranthes forbesiana, Mycaranthes hawkesii, Mycaranthes latifolia, Mycaranthes leucotricha, Mycaranthes lobata, Mycaranthes monostachya, Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii, Mycaranthes obliqua, Mycaranthes oblitterata, Mycaranthes padangensis, Mycaranthes rhinoceros, Mycaranthes schistoloba, Mycaranthes sonkaris, Mycaranthes stenophylla, Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis, Mycaranthes tricuspidata, Mycaranthes depauperata, Mycaranthes longibracteata, Mycaranthes anceps, Mycaranthes candoonensis, Mycaranthes clemensiae, Mycaranthes davaensis, Mycaranthes lamellata, Mycaranthes mindanaensis, Mycaranthes vanoverberghii, Mycaranthes gigantea, Mycaranthes floribunda, Mycaranthes leonardoi, Mycaranthes farinosa, Mycaranthes magnicallosa, Mycaranthes major, Mycaranthes meliganensis, Mycaranthes melaleuca, Mycaranthes crucigera, Mycaranthes angustifolia, Mycaranthes brevicaulis,

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

Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.