Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
1079030

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Roon & Bedell

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119(3): 333. 1997 [30 Sep 1997]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078368

Common Names

  • Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum
  • Pauciflorum Marcgraviastrum
  • Marcgraviastrum

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Description

Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum (also called 'Few-flowered Marcgraviastrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is a woody vine with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green in color with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum

Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist mountain forests, usually at elevations of 600-2000 m.

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19800195: Based on the initial data import
Hollis G. Bedell (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedell' in the authors string.
Adrianus Cornelis de Roon (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Roon' in the authors string.