Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrochlamys
ID:
805878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Proença & NicLugh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31: 321 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805212

Common Names

  • Algrizea Macrochlamys
  • Macrochlamys Algrizea
  • Algrizea

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Description

Algrizea macrochlamys (also called 'Large-Flowered Algrizea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a bell-shape and it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in grassland, scrubland, and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Algrizea macrochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Algrizea macrochlamys has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Algrizea macrochlamys can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Algrizea macrochlamys

Algrizea macrochlamys can be found in Brazil.

Algrizea macrochlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Algrizea macrochlamys?

Algrizea macrochlamys

What is the common name of Algrizea macrochlamys?

Macrochlamys Algrizea

What is the natural habitat of Algrizea macrochlamys?

Tropical forests in South America

Species in the Algrizea genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-343511: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Eimear Nic Lughadha (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'NicLugh.' in the authors string.
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.