Pseudocalyx macrophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
1045861
Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson & A.Louis
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 13: 57 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045199
Common Names
- Pseudocalyx macrophyllus
- Large-leaved Pseudocalyx
- False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudocalyx macrophyllus (also called Large-leaved Pseudocalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocalyx macrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocalyx macrophyllus has white flowers with yellow centers and a red throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pseudocalyx macrophyllus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Pseudocalyx macrophyllus
Pseudocalyx macrophyllus can be found in Mexico.
Species in the Pseudocalyx genus
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
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.
A. Louis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Louis' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.