Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
233081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Philipson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 7 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232412

Common Names

  • Mackinlaya Schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Starwort
  • Schlechteri Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Anomopanax schlechteri Harms [unknown]
  • Anomopanax versteegii Harms [unknown]
  • Mackinlaya brassii Philipson [unknown]
  • Mackinlaya klossii Philipson [unknown]
  • Mackinlaya subulata Philipson [unknown]
  • Mackinlaya versteegii (Harms) Philipson [unknown]

Description

Mackinlaya schlechteri (also called Schlechter's mackinlaya, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 centimeters. The leaves are simple, opposite, and have a length of 5 to 10 centimeters.

Uses & Benefits

Mackinlaya schlechteri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mackinlaya schlechteri is a white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mackinlaya schlechteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and then replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mackinlaya schlechteri

Mackinlaya schlechteri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Mackinlaya schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mackinlaya schlechteri?

Mackinlaya schlechteri

What is the common name of Mackinlaya schlechteri?

Schlechteri mackinlaya

What is the natural habitat of Mackinlaya schlechteri?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116878: Based on the initial data import
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.