Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 9: 24 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748659
Common Names
- Marsypopetalum lucidum
- Lucidum Marsypopetalum
- Lucidum
Description
Marsypopetalum lucidum (also called 'shining Marsypopetalum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is a herb, growing in open woodlands and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Marsypopetalum lucidum is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marsypopetalum lucidum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marsypopetalum lucidum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Marsypopetalum lucidum
Marsypopetalum lucidum is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Marsypopetalum lucidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marsypopetalum lucidum?
Marsypopetalum lucidum
What is the common name of Marsypopetalum lucidum?
Lucid Marsypopetalum
What is the natural habitat of Marsypopetalum lucidum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Marsypopetalum genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.