Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1135701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 182: 714 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135039



Common Names

  • Macphersonia macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Macphersonia
  • Large-Fruit Macphersonia


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Description

Macphersonia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Macphersonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Macphersonia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macphersonia macrocarpa is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macphersonia macrocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.

Where to Find Macphersonia macrocarpa

Macphersonia macrocarpa is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References