Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 349 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724152
Common Names
- Hodgsonia macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Hodgsonia
- Macrocarpa
Description
Hodgsonia macrocarpa (also called 'Hodgsonia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the islands of Southeast Asia and is found in coastal and lowland forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Hodgsonia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hodgsonia macrocarpa is a yellow-greenish color, with a labellum that is yellow-green and has a yellow tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hodgsonia macrocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in gardens and borders and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Hodgsonia macrocarpa
Hodgsonia macrocarpa can be found in the Himalayas and western China.
Hodgsonia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hodgsonia macrocarpa?
Hodgsonia macrocarpa
What is the common name of Hodgsonia macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Hodgsonia
What is the natural habitat of Hodgsonia macrocarpa?
Hodgsonia macrocarpa is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Hodgsonia genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,