Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Wassh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 953 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238524
Common Names
- Macrocnemis Sanchezia
- Macrocnemis Sanchezia
- Sanchezia macrocnemis
Description
Sanchezia macrocnemis (also called Large-flowered Sanchezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests, disturbed sites, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sanchezia macrocnemis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sanchezia macrocnemis has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sanchezia macrocnemis is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Sanchezia macrocnemis
Sanchezia macrocnemis is found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Sanchezia macrocnemis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sanchezia macrocnemis?
Sanchezia macrocnemis
What are the common names of Sanchezia macrocnemis?
Sanchezia macrocnemis is commonly known as Large-flowered Sanchezia
What is the natural habitat of Sanchezia macrocnemis?
Sanchezia macrocnemis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Sanchezia genus
Sanchezia parvibracteata,
Sanchezia fosteri,
Sanchezia siraensis,
Sanchezia coleifolia,
Sanchezia filamentosa,
Sanchezia klugii,
Sanchezia loranthifolia,
Sanchezia ovata,
Sanchezia pedicellata,
Sanchezia pulchra,
Sanchezia rhodochroa,
Sanchezia sanmartinensis,
Sanchezia sylvestris,
Sanchezia tigrina,
Sanchezia williamsii,
Sanchezia woytkowskii,
Sanchezia aurantiaca,
Sanchezia aurea,
Sanchezia coccinea,
Sanchezia conferta,
Sanchezia dasia,
Sanchezia ferreyrae,
Sanchezia killipii,
Sanchezia lasia,
Sanchezia lispa,
Sanchezia oblonga,
Sanchezia punicea,
Sanchezia rosea,
Sanchezia rubriflora,
Sanchezia scandens,
Sanchezia sprucei,
Sanchezia tarapotensis,
Sanchezia villosa,
Sanchezia xantha,
Sanchezia longiflora,
Sanchezia sericea,
Sanchezia ecuadorensis,
Sanchezia lampra,
Sanchezia parviflora,
Sanchezia macrocnemis,
Sanchezia wurdackii,
Sanchezia putumayensis,
Sanchezia munita,
Sanchezia thinophila,
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,