The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal and nocturnal pollinators, visited during the day by hummingbirds, insects and butterflies, and at night by bats, moths and many different kinds of insects. The common name for the genus is 'Moon-gentian'. No species are known in cultivation.

Characteristics

Species of this genus have white, cream, yellow to green flowers. Most have a large, open campanulate to funnel-form corolla adapted to nocturnal bat pollination. This genus is one of the few of the gentian family that have species with hairs on their leaves.

Distribution

''Macrocarpaea'' has a relatively broad distribution in mountainous regions of the Neotropics. The Neotropics comprise the tropical parts of the New World in Mesoamerica and South America. The gentian tribe Helieae, to which ''Macrocarpaea'' belongs is restricted to the Neotropics. The overall distribution pattern of ''Macrocarpaea'' is typical of many Neotropical taxa. The genus is basically found in five major geographic regions: the Andes anging from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, to Bolivia(85 species), southern Mesoamerica osta Rica and Panama(6 species), the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean uba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica(3 species), the Pantepui of the Guayana Shield enezuela, and adjacent regions in Brazil and Guyana(6 species), and southeastern Brazil (5 species).

Highlighted species

''Macrocarpaea dies-viridis'' "Named for the American punk rock music group

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, whose music we listened to, especially while driving to localities throughout Ecuador during out 2006 expedition". Published in Harvard Papers in Botany 11(2): 132. 2007. The common name for the plant is "the Green Day moon-gentian". ''Macrocarpaea apparata'' Named for the verb to apparate, made popular in the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (1998) "When we first found this new species, we could only find sterile individuals. After looking all afternoon, and only just before dusk, we finally found several flowering plants that seem to have 'apparated' in front of us, appearing out of nowhere." Published in Harvard Papers in Botany 8(1): 66. 2003. The common name is the "Apparating moon-gentian". See photos to the right. ''Macrocarpaea pringleana'' Named to honour Dr. James Pringle, Plant Taxonomist at Canada's Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton and

Burlington, Ontario Burlington is a city in the Regional Municipality of Halton at the northwestern end of Lake Ontario in Ontario, Canada. Along with Milton to the north, it forms the western end of the Greater Toronto Area and is also part of the Hamilton met ...

. Dr. Pringle has contributed extensively over a very long and distinguished career to both the systematics of the Gentian family and to floras of South America. Published in Harvard Papers in Botany 9(1): 11-49.

Species

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Macrocarpaea affinis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Ewan *''

Macrocarpaea angelliae The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *'' Macrocarpaea angustifolia'' J.S. Pringle *'' Macrocarpaea apparata'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *'' Macrocarpaea arborescens'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea auriculata'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea autanae'' Weaver *''

Macrocarpaea ayangannae The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant, Struwe & Boggan *'' Macrocarpaea bangiana'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea berryi'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea betancuriana'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea biremis'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea bracteata'' Ewan *'' Macrocarpaea browallioides'' (Ewan) A. Robyns & Nilsson *'' Macrocarpaea bubops'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *'' Macrocarpaea callejasii'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea calophylla'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea canoëfolia'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea chthonotropa'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea cinchonifolia'' (Gilg) Weaver *'' Macrocarpaea claireae'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea cochabambensis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Gilg-Ben. *'' Macrocarpaea densiflora'' (Benth) Ewan *''

Macrocarpaea dillonii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea dies-viridis'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea domingensis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Urb. & Ekman *''

Macrocarpaea duquei The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Gilg-Ben. *''

Macrocarpaea elix The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea ericii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea ewaniana The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea fortisiana'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea gattaca The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea gaudialis'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea glabra The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' (L.f.) Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea glaziovii'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea gondoloides'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea gracilis'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea gran-pajatena'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea gravabilis'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea gulosa'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea harlingii'' J.S. Pringle *''

Macrocarpaea hilarula The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea illecebrosa The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea innarrabilis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea jactans'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea jalca The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea jensii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *'' Macrocarpaea jocularis'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea kayakifolia The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea kuelap The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea kuepferiana The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea lacrossiformis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea laudabilis'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea lenae The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea loranthoides'' (Griseb.) Maas *'' Macrocarpaea luctans'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea lucubrans The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea luna-gentiana'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *''

Macrocarpaea luteynii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *''

Macrocarpaea luya The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea macrophylla The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' (Kunth) Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea maguirei The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea marahuacae The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Struwe & V.A. Albert *'' Macrocarpaea maryae'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea micrantha The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea neblinae The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Maguire & Steyermark *'' Macrocarpaea neillii'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea nicotianifolia'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea noctiluca The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant & Struwe *'' Macrocarpaea normae'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea obnubilata The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea obtusifolia The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' (Griseb.) Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea opulenta The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea ostentans The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea pachyphylla The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea pachystyla The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea pajonalis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea papillosa The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea pinetorum The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Alain *'' Macrocarpaea piresii'' Maguire *''

Macrocarpaea pringleana The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea quechua The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea quizhpei The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea revoluta'' (Ruiz & Pavon) Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea robin-fosteri The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea rubra'' Malme *''

Macrocarpaea rugosa The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Steyerm. *'' Macrocarpaea schultesii'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea silverstonei'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea sodiroana The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea stenophylla'' Gilg *'' Macrocarpaea subcaudata'' Ewan *''

Macrocarpaea subsessilis The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea tabula-fluctivagifolia The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea tahuantinsuyuana'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea thamnoides'' (Griseb.) Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea umerulus The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea valerii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Standl. *''

Macrocarpaea viscosa The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' (Ruiz & Pavon) Gilg *''

Macrocarpaea voluptuosa The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea wallnoeferi The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea weaveri The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant *'' Macrocarpaea weigendiorum'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea wurdackii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea xerantifulva The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea ypsilocaule The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant *''

Macrocarpaea zophoflora The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' Weaver & J.R. Grant

Catalogue of hybrids

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Macrocarpaea x acuminata The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family (Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurnal ...

'' J.R. Grant ''( M. subcaudata x M. valerii)'' *''

Macrocarpaea x mattii The genus ''Macrocarpaea'', with 105 species and two hybrids of 0.5 m herbs, shrubs, epiphytes and small trees to 10 m tall, is the largest genus of the tribe Helieae of the gentian family ( Gentianaceae). Species of ''Macrocarpaea'' have diurna ...

'' J.R. Grant ''(

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External links

Jason Grant
at Université de Neuchâtel
Lena Struwe's homepage
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