Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1244341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 343 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243679



Common Names

  • Operculina Macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Operculina
  • Large-Fruited Operculina


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Description

Operculina macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Operculina, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with a maximum height of 4 meters. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Operculina macrocarpa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Operculina macrocarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Operculina macrocarpa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix.

Where to Find Operculina macrocarpa

Operculina macrocarpa is native to parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

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