Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
aureus
ID:
1427761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.H.Maxwell) L.P.Queiroz & Snak

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 92 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443926



Common Names

  • Macropsychanthus aureus
  • Aureus Macropsychanthus
  • Aureus's Macropsychanthus


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Description

Macropsychanthus aureus (also called 'Golden Carpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with green, pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macropsychanthus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macropsychanthus aureus are yellow or white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropsychanthus aureus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Macropsychanthus aureus

Macropsychanthus aureus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Macropsychanthus aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropsychanthus aureus?

Macropsychanthus aureus

What is the common name of Macropsychanthus aureus?

Golden Macropsychanthus

What is the natural habitat of Macropsychanthus aureus?

Macropsychanthus aureus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Macropsychanthus genus

Macropsychanthus lauterbachii, Macropsychanthus dolichobotrys, Macropsychanthus mindanaensis, Macropsychanthus apiculatus, Macropsychanthus aureus, Macropsychanthus bicolor, Macropsychanthus circinatus, Macropsychanthus comosus, Macropsychanthus coriaceus, Macropsychanthus dictyoneurus, Macropsychanthus duckei, Macropsychanthus edulis, Macropsychanthus erectus, Macropsychanthus flexuosus, Macropsychanthus funalis, Macropsychanthus glabrus, Macropsychanthus grandiflorus, Macropsychanthus grandistipulus, Macropsychanthus haughtii, Macropsychanthus hexander, Macropsychanthus hispidimarginatus, Macropsychanthus huberi, Macropsychanthus jamesonii, Macropsychanthus javanicus, Macropsychanthus latifolius, Macropsychanthus macrocarpus, Macropsychanthus malacocarpus, Macropsychanthus marginatus, Macropsychanthus megacarpus, Macropsychanthus mollicomus, Macropsychanthus pulcher, Macropsychanthus purpureus, Macropsychanthus rigidus, Macropsychanthus ruddiae, Macropsychanthus rufescens, Macropsychanthus scaber, Macropsychanthus schimpffii, Macropsychanthus schottii, Macropsychanthus sclerocarpus, Macropsychanthus ucayalinus, Macropsychanthus umbrinus, Macropsychanthus violaceus, Macropsychanthus wilsonii, Macropsychanthus ferrugineus, Macropsychanthus magnus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Richard Howard Maxwell (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Maxwell' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Cristiane Snak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snak' in the authors string.