Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
232990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter) S.F.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 132 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232321

Common Names

  • Macbridea caroliniana
  • Carolina Macbridea
  • Carolina MacBridea

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Synonyms

  • Macbridea pulchella Benth. [unknown]
  • Macbridea pulchra Ell. ex Nutt. [unknown]
  • Melittis caroliniana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Thymbra caroliniana Walter [unknown]
  • Clinopodium walterianum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Macbridea caroliniana (also called Carolina macbridea, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, 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

Macbridea caroliniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macbridea caroliniana is white in color and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macbridea caroliniana is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and prefers partial shade. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Macbridea caroliniana

Macbridea caroliniana can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Macbridea caroliniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macbridea caroliniana?

Macbridea caroliniana

What is the common name of Macbridea caroliniana?

Carolina Macbridea

What is the natural habitat of Macbridea caroliniana?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Macbridea genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116784: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.