Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macranthera
ID:
763799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuchel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 121 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763132



Common Names

  • Chamaexeros macranthera
  • Large-stalked Starflower
  • Large-stalked Squill


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Description

Chamaexeros macranthera (also called 'Large-Flowered Chamaexeros', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 m. It has a single, large, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, white flower with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaexeros macranthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chamaexeros macranthera has white flowers with yellow throats, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chamaexeros macranthera can be propagated by division or seed. To divide, separate the offsets from the parent plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny spot. Transplant the seedlings when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Chamaexeros macranthera

Chamaexeros macranthera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Chamaexeros macranthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chamaexeros macranthera?

Chamaexeros macranthera

What are the common names of Chamaexeros macranthera?

Large-stamen Chamaexeros

What is the family of Chamaexeros macranthera?

Colchicaceae

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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