Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
524427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zoll.) Leenh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 502 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523759



Common Names

  • Macrophylla Agelaea
  • Large-leaved Agelaea
  • Big-leaf Agelaea


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Synonyms

  • Agelaea diepenhorstii King [unknown]
  • Agelaea hullettii King [unknown]
  • Agelaea sarawakensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Agelaea wallichii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Castanola hullettii (King) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Castanola macrophylla (Zoll.) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Castanola wallichii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Connarus diepenhorstii Miq. [unknown]
  • Erythrostigma macrophyllum Zoll. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina macrophylla (Zoll.) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina sarawakensis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Erythrostigma macrophylla Zoll. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina hullettii G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Agelaea macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agelaea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agelaea macrophylla has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelaea macrophylla is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Agelaea macrophylla

Agelaea macrophylla is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Agelaea macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelaea macrophylla?

Agelaea macrophylla

What is the common name of Agelaea macrophylla?

Large-Leaved Agelaea

What is the natural habitat of Agelaea macrophylla?

Lowland rainforests of Central Africa

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626012: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.