Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
macrobotrys
ID:
1262558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr. & L.M.Perry) H.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 9: 215 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261896

Common Names

  • Macrobotrys Mischarytera
  • Mischarytera macrobotrys
  • Macrobotrys Mischaryter

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Description

Mischarytera macrobotrys (also called large-flowered mischarytera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Mischarytera macrobotrys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mischarytera macrobotrys are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mischarytera macrobotrys is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of at least 6 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Mischarytera macrobotrys

Mischarytera macrobotrys is native to the Caribbean islands.

Mischarytera macrobotrys FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Mischarytera macrobotrys?

Mischarytera macrobotrys is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Mischarytera macrobotrys?

Mischarytera macrobotrys is a small shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Mischarytera macrobotrys be propagated?

Mischarytera macrobotrys can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50200547: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
Hubert Turner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Turner' in the authors string.