Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
569719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(89): 342 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569051



Common Names

  • Large-leaf Borodinia
  • Borodinia Macrophylla
  • Large-leafed Borodinia


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Description

Borodinia macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved Borodinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, savannas, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Borodinia macrophylla can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borodinia macrophylla has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borodinia macrophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from new growth in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Borodinia macrophylla

Borodinia macrophylla is native to tropical South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Borodinia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borodinia macrophylla?

Borodinia macrophylla

What is the common name of Borodinia macrophylla?

Large-leaved Borodinia

What is the natural habitat of Borodinia macrophylla?

It is found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679824: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.