Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire) Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 14(3): 16 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466349
Common Names
- Marahuacaea schomburgkii
- Schomburgkii Marahuacaea
- Schomburgk's Marahuacaea
Description
Marahuacaea schomburgkii (also called Schomburgk's Marahuacaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, round leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Marahuacaea schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Marahuacaea schomburgkii is yellow-orange in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marahuacaea schomburgkii is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Marahuacaea schomburgkii
Marahuacaea schomburgkii is found in South America.
Marahuacaea schomburgkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marahuacaea schomburgkii?
Marahuacaea schomburgkii
What is the family of Marahuacaea schomburgkii?
Arecaceae
What is the habitat of Marahuacaea schomburgkii?
It is found in lowland rainforests
Species in the Marahuacaea genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum,
Cephalostemon affinis,
Cephalostemon angustatus,
Cephalostemon gracilis,
Cephalostemon microglochin,
Cephalostemon riedelianus,
Duckea cyperaceoidea,
Duckea flava,
Duckea junciformis,
Duckea squarrosa,
Epidryos allenii,
Epidryos guayanensis,
Epidryos micrantherus,
Epidryos matheusii,
Guacamaya superba,
Kunhardtia radiata,
Kunhardtia rhodantha,
Marahuacaea schomburgkii,
Maschalocephalus dinklagei,
Monotrema aemulans,
Monotrema affine,
Monotrema arthrophyllum,
Monotrema bracteatum,
Monotrema xyridoides,
Phelpsiella ptericaulis,
Potarophytum riparium,
Rapatea angustifolia,
Rapatea aracamuniana,
Rapatea chimantensis,
Rapatea circasiana,
Rapatea elongata,
Rapatea fanshawei,
Rapatea linearis,
Rapatea longipes,
Rapatea membranacea,
Rapatea muaju,
Rapatea paludosa,
Rapatea pycnocephala,
Rapatea rugulosa,
Rapatea saulensis,
Rapatea scabra,
Rapatea spectabilis,
Rapatea spruceana,
Rapatea steyermarkii,
Rapatea ulei,
Rapatea undulata,
Rapatea xiphoides,
Rapatea yapacana,
Saxofridericia aculeata,
Saxofridericia compressa,