Marcgravia is a genus of plants in the Marcgraviaceae family commonly eaten by the dwarf little fruit bat. The genus is native to the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America, and genus is named in memory of the German naturalist Georg Marcgraf. The plant is visited by Thomas's nectar bat.

General information

Marcgravia is a genus of terrestrial vines. It was named after George Marcgraf who first saw it on a voyage to Brazil. Marcgravia is classified as a sub-parasitical shrub. Marcgravia is pollinated by Thomas's nectar bat. Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia sintenisill, Marcgravia tobagensis and Marcgravia trinitatis are species of Marcgravia.

Locations

Marcgravia umbellata

It is native to the Lesser Antilles islands in the eastern Caribbean and Anguilla.

Marcgravia pittieri

Marcgravia pittieri is a species of Marcgravia which is visited by Thomas's nectar bat.

Marcgravia trianae

Marcgravia trianae is a species of Marcgravia. It is a terrestrial plant commonly found in Venezuela.

Marcgravia evenia

Marcgravia evenia is a species of Marcgravia found in Cuba. This species uses dish shaped leaves to attract bats to pollinate it.

Species