Description
Macrocarpaea loranthoides (also called Loranthus Gentian, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant found in the Himalayas. It has a slender stem and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, and the flowers are white or yellow. It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and open woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Macrocarpaea loranthoides flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedling is a small, green, slender stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrocarpaea loranthoides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in spring or summer.