Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
830445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahlbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 452 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829780



Common Names

  • Centropogon macrocarpus
  • Large-fruited Centropogon
  • Macrocarpus Centropogon


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Description

Cephalanthus glabrifolius (also called Smooth-leaved Cephalanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Centropogon macrocarpus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centropogon macrocarpus is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon macrocarpus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Centropogon macrocarpus

Centropogon macrocarpus can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Centropogon macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropogon macrocarpus?

Centropogon macrocarpus

What is the family of Centropogon macrocarpus?

Lamiales

What is the common name of Centropogon macrocarpus?

Large-Fruited Centropogon

Species in the Centropogon genus

Centropogon acrodentatus, Centropogon aequatorialis, Centropogon alatus, Centropogon albertinus, Centropogon albolimbatus, Centropogon albostellatus, Centropogon alens, Centropogon alsophilus, Centropogon altus, Centropogon amplicorollinus, Centropogon aquilinus, Centropogon arachnocalyx, Centropogon arcuatus, Centropogon argutus, Centropogon asclepiadeus, Centropogon astrotrichus, Centropogon aurostellatus, Centropogon australis, Centropogon ayavacensis, Centropogon azuayensis, Centropogon baezanus, Centropogon balslevii, Centropogon bangii, Centropogon belliflorus, Centropogon beniteziae, Centropogon berteroanus, Centropogon beslerioides, Centropogon brachysiphoniatus, Centropogon brittonianus, Centropogon bruneotomentosus, Centropogon burmeisteroides, Centropogon calycinus, Centropogon candidatus, Centropogon caoutchouc, Centropogon capitatus, Centropogon carnosus, Centropogon carolinae, Centropogon cazaletii, Centropogon chiltasonensis, Centropogon chontalensis, Centropogon cinnabarinus, Centropogon coccineus, Centropogon comosus, Centropogon congestus, Centropogon connatilobatus, Centropogon cordifolius, Centropogon cornutus, Centropogon costaricae, Centropogon cupreus, Centropogon curvatus,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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