Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marginata
ID:
1264278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 636 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263616



Common Names

  • Marginata Warscewiczella
  • Marginata
  • Warscewiczella Marginata


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Description

Warscewiczella marginata (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Warscewiczella marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Warscewiczella marginata has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warscewiczella marginata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Warscewiczella marginata

Warscewiczella marginata is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Warscewiczella marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Warscewiczella marginata?

Warscewiczella marginata

What is the common name of Warscewiczella marginata?

Marginata Warscewiczella

What is the natural habitat of Warscewiczella marginata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Warscewiczella genus

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 tro-50209362: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.