Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
glabratum
ID:
239984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Euphorbiaceae : 1166 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239316



Common Names

  • Megistostigma glabratum
  • Megistostigma Glabratum
  • Megistostigma Glabratum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Megistostigma malaccense Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostylis glabrata (Kurz) Merr. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostylis malaccensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cnesmone glabrata Kurz [unknown]

Description

Megistostigma glabratum (also called Smooth Megistostigma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with smooth, linear leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Megistostigma glabratum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megistostigma glabratum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megistostigma glabratum is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Megistostigma glabratum

Megistostigma glabratum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Megistostigma glabratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megistostigma glabratum?

Megistostigma glabratum

What is the common name of Megistostigma glabratum?

Smooth Megistostigma

Where is Megistostigma glabratum found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123395: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.