Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 39 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474806
Common Names
- Picramnia macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Picramnia
- Macrocarpa Picramnia Plant
Description
Picramnia macrocarpa (also called Big-Fruited Picramnia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are oval-shaped. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia macrocarpa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a dye for textiles and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picramnia macrocarpa is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picramnia macrocarpa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Picramnia macrocarpa
Picramnia macrocarpa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Picramnia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia macrocarpa?
Picramnia macrocarpa
What is the family of Picramnia macrocarpa?
Sapindaceae
What is the origin of Picramnia macrocarpa?
South America
Species in the Picramnia genus
Picramnia polyantha,
Picramnia pentandra,
Picramnia sellowii,
Picramnia sphaerocarpa,
Picramnia spruceana,
Picramnia magnifolia,
Picramnia reticulata,
Picramnia matudae,
Picramnia nuriensis,
Picramnia teapensis,
Picramnia villosa,
Picramnia caracasana,
Picramnia apetala,
Picramnia antidesma,
Picramnia latifolia,
Picramnia juniniana,
Picramnia macrocarpa,
Picramnia ferrea,
Picramnia dictyoneura,
Picramnia emarginata,
Picramnia grandifolia,
Picramnia gracilis,
Picramnia tumbesina,
Picramnia bahiensis,
Picramnia ciliata,
Picramnia glazioviana,
Picramnia ramiflora,
Picramnia xalapensis,
Picramnia killipii,
Picramnia parvifolia,
Picramnia bullata,
Picramnia deflexa,
Picramnia guerrerensis,
Picramnia hirsuta,
Picramnia dolichobotrya,
Picramnia elliptica,
Picramnia mexicana,
Picramnia gardneri,
Picramnia guianensis,
Picramnia oreadica,
Picramnia campestris,
Picramnia excelsa,
Picramnia andrade-limae,
Picramnia thomasii,
Picramnia coccinea,
Species in the Picramniaceae family
Alvaradoa amorphoides,
Alvaradoa arborescens,
Alvaradoa haitiensis,
Alvaradoa jamaicensis,
Alvaradoa lewisii,
Alvaradoa subovata,
Nothotalisia cancellata,
Nothotalisia piranii,
Nothotalisia peruviana,
Picramnia polyantha,
Picramnia pentandra,
Picramnia sellowii,
Picramnia sphaerocarpa,
Picramnia spruceana,
Picramnia magnifolia,
Picramnia reticulata,
Picramnia matudae,
Picramnia nuriensis,
Picramnia teapensis,
Picramnia villosa,
Picramnia caracasana,
Picramnia apetala,
Picramnia antidesma,
Picramnia latifolia,
Picramnia juniniana,
Picramnia macrocarpa,
Picramnia ferrea,
Picramnia dictyoneura,
Picramnia emarginata,
Picramnia grandifolia,
Picramnia gracilis,
Picramnia tumbesina,
Picramnia bahiensis,
Picramnia ciliata,
Picramnia glazioviana,
Picramnia ramiflora,
Picramnia xalapensis,
Picramnia killipii,
Picramnia parvifolia,
Picramnia bullata,
Picramnia deflexa,
Picramnia guerrerensis,
Picramnia hirsuta,
Picramnia dolichobotrya,
Picramnia elliptica,
Picramnia mexicana,
Picramnia gardneri,
Picramnia guianensis,
Picramnia oreadica,
Picramnia campestris,