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Marcgravia macrophylla

Botanic Family

Marcgraviaceae

Author

(Wittmack) Gilg

Common Names

• Kankump (Mayna Jivaro)

Geographical Habitats

• Costa Rica
• Panama
• Bolivia
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru

Natural Habitats

• Forest
• riverside
• floodplain forest

Flowering Times

• Apr
• Aug

Fruiting Times

• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• Jun
• Jul
• Sep
• Nov

Hemi-epiphytic liana with leaves to 200mm x 80mm. Inflorescence with bracts & bractlets, green or white flowers, dark maroon buds. Green fruit turning purple-red then brown.

Further References

• Mobot
• Neotrop
• The Plant List 2
• FOPE