Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
marlothii
ID:
371867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 345 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371199



Common Names

  • Megalochlamys Marlothii
  • Marloth's Megalochlamys
  • Megalochlamys Marloth's


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Description

Megalochlamys marlothii (also called Marloth's Megalochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in moist and dry evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Megalochlamys marlothii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megalochlamys marlothii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megalochlamys marlothii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Megalochlamys marlothii

Megalochlamys marlothii can be found in South Africa.

Megalochlamys marlothii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megalochlamys marlothii?

Megalochlamys marlothii

What is the common name of Megalochlamys marlothii?

Marloth's Megalochlamys

What is the natural habitat of Megalochlamys marlothii?

Native to South Africa, it is commonly found in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.