Loeseneriella macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
1036015
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Korth.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 28: 439 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035353
Common Names
- Loeseneriella macrantha
- Large-Flowered Loeseneriella
- Large-Flowered Broomweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loeseneriella macrantha (also called Large-flowered Loeseneriella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Loeseneriella macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Loeseneriella macrantha var. palauica (Loes.) FosbergLoeseneriella macrantha var. macrantha
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Loeseneriella macrantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loeseneriella macrantha is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Loeseneriella macrantha
Loeseneriella macrantha can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.
Species in the Loeseneriella genus
Loeseneriella andamanica, Loeseneriella ectypopetala, Loeseneriella nicobarica, Loeseneriella chesseana, Loeseneriella barbata, Loeseneriella dinhensis, Loeseneriella camerunica, Loeseneriella cumingii, Loeseneriella clematoides, Loeseneriella crenata, Loeseneriella sogerensis, Loeseneriella parkinsonii, Loeseneriella pauciflora, Loeseneriella serrata, Loeseneriella apiculata, Loeseneriella africana, Loeseneriella apocynoides, Loeseneriella yaundina, Loeseneriella macrantha, Loeseneriella rubiginosa, Loeseneriella urceolus, Loeseneriella iotricha, Loeseneriella rowlandii, Loeseneriella clematoides, Loeseneriella concinna, Loeseneriella merrilliana, Loeseneriella yunnanensis, Loeseneriella griseoramula, Loeseneriella lenticellata, Loeseneriella bourdillonii,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100354980: Based on the initial data import
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.