Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lanj. & Heerdt) Bedell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 252 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450714
Common Names
- Pendulum
- Pendulous Marcgraviastrum
- Marcgraviastrum pendulum
Synonyms
- Norantea pendula Lanj. & Heerdt [unknown]
Description
Marcgraviastrum pendulum (also called Pendulous Marcgraviastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a woody vine with white flowers and ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum pendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion and to purify water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgraviastrum pendulum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgraviastrum pendulum is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum pendulum
Marcgraviastrum pendulum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Marcgraviastrum pendulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgraviastrum pendulum?
Marcgraviastrum pendulum
What type of plant is Marcgraviastrum pendulum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.
Where is Marcgraviastrum pendulum native to?
It is native to Central America.
Species in the Marcgraviastrum genus
Marcgraviastrum subsessile,
Marcgraviastrum pendulum,
Marcgraviastrum mixtum,
Marcgraviastrum apaporensis,
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum,
Marcgraviastrum vogelii,
Marcgraviastrum sodiroi,
Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum,
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum,
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum,
Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium,
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum,
Marcgraviastrum obovatum,
Marcgraviastrum glossostipum,
Marcgraviastrum elegans,
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,