Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
hirsutoidea
ID:
1547187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Furtado) Karton.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Taxon 70(4): 819. 2021

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027774

Common Names

  • Macrolenes hirsutoidea
  • Hairy Macrolenes
  • Hirsute Macrolenes

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Description

Macrolenes hirsutoidea (also called Hirsute Macrolenes, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South East Asia. It grows in tropical forests and can reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and elliptic in shape. Its flowers are white and its fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Macrolenes hirsutoidea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrolenes hirsutoidea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrolenes hirsutoidea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant will need little maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Macrolenes hirsutoidea

Macrolenes hirsutoidea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Macrolenes hirsutoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrolenes hirsutoidea?

Macrolenes hirsutoidea

What are the common names of Macrolenes hirsutoidea?

Hairy Macrolenes

What is the native range of Macrolenes hirsutoidea?

India

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