Macleania benthamiana Walp.

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Macleania benthamiana is a shrub growing 2 - 5 metres tall The branches are sometimes sprawling or spreading, sometimes arising from a woody, tuberous rootstock 30 - 50cm in diameter

The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local consumption. It is sometimes sold in local markets 

Macleania benthamiana - Useful Tropical Plants (theferns.info)

Description

Macleania benthamiana (also called Benthamiana, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru. It has small, oval-shaped, leathery leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid montane forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Macleania benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macleania benthamiana is a small, white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.

Macleania benthamiana (Bentham's Macleania, Benthamiana Macleania, Macleania benthamiana) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names (selinawamucii.com)

 

 

 

 

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