Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
taylorii
ID:
1268783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.de Wilde & Guillaumet) C.Cusset

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 17: 298 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268121



Common Names

  • Macropodiella Taylorii
  • Taylorii Macropodiella
  • Taylorii


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Description

Macropodiella taylorii (also called 'Taylor's Macropodiella' and 'Taylor's Four-petal', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodiella taylorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macropodiella taylorii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodiella taylorii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Macropodiella taylorii

Macropodiella taylorii is native to the Philippines. It can be found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist shrublands.

Macropodiella taylorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodiella taylorii?

Macropodiella taylorii

What type of plant is Macropodiella taylorii?

It is a shrub

Where is Macropodiella taylorii native to?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Jan Jacobus Friedrich Egmond de Wilde (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Jean L. Guillaumet (1934-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumet' in the authors string.
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688381-1: Based on the initial data import