Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
megalophylla
ID:
940025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 434 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939363



Common Names

  • Alchornea Megalophylla
  • Megalophylla Alchornea
  • Megalophylla Bush


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Description

Alchornea megalophylla (also called Alchornea grandiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea megalophylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea megalophylla is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea megalophylla is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alchornea megalophylla

Alchornea megalophylla is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, 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,

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