Piptostigma macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
1512359
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ghogue, Sonké & Couvreur
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 150: 199 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001683
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptostigma macrophyllum (also called 'Large-leaved Piptostigma', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piptostigma macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptostigma macrophyllum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Piptostigma macrophyllum is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Piptostigma macrophyllum
Piptostigma macrophyllum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andean montane forests.
Piptostigma macrophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptostigma macrophyllum?
Piptostigma macrophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Piptostigma macrophyllum?
It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the flowering season of Piptostigma macrophyllum?
It flowers from April to June.
Species in the Piptostigma genus
Piptostigma mortehanii, Piptostigma macranthum, Piptostigma calophyllum, Piptostigma glabrescens, Piptostigma longepilosum, Piptostigma multinervium, Piptostigma oyemense, Piptostigma pilosum, Piptostigma fugax, Piptostigma mayndongtsaeanum, Piptostigma macrophyllum, Piptostigma goslineanum, Piptostigma submontanum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164410-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.