Perkinsiodendron macgregorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macgregorii
ID:
1303953
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chun) P.W.Fritsch
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 115 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316407
Common Names
- Perkinsiodendron macgregorii
- MacGregor's Perkinsiodendron
- Perkinsiodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii (also called MacGregor's Perkinsiodendron, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Colombia. It is a large, deciduous tree with a single trunk and a crown of large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, often in areas with rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Perkinsiodendron macgregorii are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii is a species of tree native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots and grown in full sun. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.
Where to Find Perkinsiodendron macgregorii
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where it can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perkinsiodendron macgregorii?
Perkinsiodendron macgregorii
What are the common names of Perkinsiodendron macgregorii?
Macgregorii palm, macauba palm
What is the natural habitat of Perkinsiodendron macgregorii?
It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil
Species in the Perkinsiodendron genus
Species in the Styracaceae family
Alniphyllum eberhardtii, Alniphyllum fortunei, Alniphyllum pterospermum, Bruinsmia polysperma, Bruinsmia styracoides, Changiostyrax dolichocarpus, Halesia carolina, Halesia diptera, Huodendron tibeticum, Huodendron biaristatum, Huodendron tomentosum, Huodendron parvifolium, Huodendron siamicum, Melliodendron xylocarpum, Parastyrax lacei, Pterostyrax corymbosus, Pterostyrax hispidus, Pterostyrax psilophyllus, Rehderodendron microcarpum, Rehderodendron kweichowense, Rehderodendron macrocarpum, Rehderodendron kwangtungense, Rehderodendron indochinense, Rehderodendron truongsonense, Rehderodendron burmanicum, Rehderodendron macrophyllum, Sinojackia xylocarpa, Sinojackia rehderiana, Sinojackia henryi, Sinojackia sarcocarpa, Sinojackia microcarpa, Sinojackia oblongicarpa, Sinojackia huangmeiensis, Styrax racemosus, Styrax Styrax, Styrax Valvatae, Perkinsiodendron macgregorii,
References
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Peter W. Fritsch: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Fritsch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157913-1: Based on the initial data import