Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrostegia
ID:
674454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 23: 328 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673786



Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Peliosanthes
  • Large-Flowered Bell Peliosanthes
  • Large-Flowered Broom Peliosanthes


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Synonyms

  • Peliosanthes arisanensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Peliosanthes tashiroi Hayata [unknown]
  • Peliosanthes delavayi Franch. [unknown]

Description

Peliosanthes macrostegia (also called Large-flowered Peliosanthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a prostrate or ascending habit, and its leaves are ovate, toothed, and hairy. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peliosanthes macrostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in rock gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliosanthes macrostegia has white to pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliosanthes macrostegia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Peliosanthes macrostegia

Peliosanthes macrostegia can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Peliosanthes macrostegia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peliosanthes macrostegia?

Peliosanthes macrostegia

What are the common names of Peliosanthes macrostegia?

Common names of Peliosanthes macrostegia include Cape heath and Cape heath-bush.

Where does Peliosanthes macrostegia grow?

Peliosanthes macrostegia grows in South Africa, mainly in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Species in the Peliosanthes genus

Peliosanthes macrophylla, Peliosanthes macrostegia, Peliosanthes violacea, Peliosanthes ophiopogonoides, Peliosanthes curnberlegii, Peliosanthes kaoi, Peliosanthes yunnanensis, Peliosanthes sinica, Peliosanthes griffithii, Peliosanthes teta, Peliosanthes dehongensis, Peliosanthes sessilis, Peliosanthes gracilipes, Peliosanthes subcoronata, Peliosanthes pachystachya, Peliosanthes divaricatanthera, Peliosanthes weberi, Peliosanthes caesia, Peliosanthes reflexa, Peliosanthes irinae, Peliosanthes argenteostriata, Peliosanthes nivea, Peliosanthes nutans, Peliosanthes retroflexa, Peliosanthes minutiflora, Peliosanthes brevicoronata, Peliosanthes cambodiana, Peliosanthes triandra, Peliosanthes micrantha, Peliosanthes densiflora, Peliosanthes hexagona, Peliosanthes aperta, Peliosanthes elegans, Peliosanthes kenhillii, Peliosanthes separata, Peliosanthes inaperta, Peliosanthes kenhilloides, Peliosanthes splendens,

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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