Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
scandens
ID:
236999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 38: 66 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236331



Common Names

  • Margaritaria scandens
  • Climbing Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria


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Synonyms

  • Margaritaria bahamensis (Urb.) Britton & Millsp. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus antillanus glaucescens (Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus bahamensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus scandens (C.Wright ex Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
  • Cicca antillana glaucescens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cicca scandens C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Diasperus scandens (C.Wright ex Griseb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Margaritaria bahnmemsis (Urb.) Britton & Millsp. [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria scandens (also called Scandens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Margaritaria scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Margaritaria scandens is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria scandens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Margaritaria scandens

Margaritaria scandens is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Margaritaria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria scandens?

Margaritaria scandens

What are the common names of Margaritaria scandens?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Margaritaria scandens?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120592: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.