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
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.
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 Chamaexeros genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
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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,