Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 386 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776148
Common Names
- Adenophaedra megalophylla
- Megalophyllous Adenophaedra
- Megalophylla Adenophaedra
Description
Adenophaedra megalophylla (also called 'Large-Leaved Adenophaedra', among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and can be found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Adenophaedra megalophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenophaedra megalophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenophaedra megalophylla is a shrub that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed sown in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Adenophaedra megalophylla
Adenophaedra megalophylla is native to South America, occurring in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Adenophaedra megalophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophaedra megalophylla?
Adenophaedra megalophylla
What is the common name of Adenophaedra megalophylla?
Large-leaved Adenophaedra
What is the natural habitat of Adenophaedra megalophylla?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Adenophaedra genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,