Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
394271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr. & Diels

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 142 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393603



Common Names

  • Piptostigma macranthum
  • Macranthum Piptostigma
  • Large-Flowered Piptostigma


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Description

Piptostigma macranthum (also called Large-Flower Piptostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to West Africa. It has a climbing stem with alternate, ovate to heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Piptostigma macranthum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptostigma macranthum is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptostigma macranthum is native to South America and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Piptostigma macranthum

Piptostigma macranthum is native to Cameroon and Gabon.

Piptostigma macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptostigma macranthum?

Piptostigma macranthum

What is the common name of Piptostigma macranthum?

Large-flowered Piptostigma

Where is Piptostigma macranthum native to?

West Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74472-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.