Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
megalocarpa
ID:
370358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk. ex B.Fedtsch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 8: 543 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369690

Common Names

  • Megacarpaea
  • Megacarpaea Megalocarpa
  • Megalocarpa Megacarpaea

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Synonyms

  • Megacarpaea laciniata DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella angulata Steud. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laciniata Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella maxima Pall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella megalocarpa Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Megacarpaea mugodzharica Golosk. & Vassilcz. [unknown]
  • Megacarpaea angulata DC. [unknown]

Description

Megacarpaea megalocarpa (also called Large-Fruited Megacarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has a rounded habit and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Megacarpaea megalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megacarpaea megalocarpa has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megacarpaea megalocarpa is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tubular, yellow flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Megacarpaea megalocarpa

Megacarpaea megalocarpa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Megacarpaea megalocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megacarpaea megalocarpa?

Megacarpaea megalocarpa

What is the common name of Megacarpaea megalocarpa?

Megalocarpa Megacarpaea

What is the habitat of Megacarpaea megalocarpa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs

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-2360705: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.