Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
580853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Aldasoro, C.Navarro, P.Vargas, L.Sáez & Aedo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 59: 213 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000580185



Common Names

  • California macrophylla
  • Macrophylla California
  • Macrophylla Plant


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Synonyms

  • Erodium californicum Greene [unknown]
  • Erodium macrophyllum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Erodium macrophyllum californicum (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

California macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved California', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in North America. It has a single leaf and a single flower, with a labellum that is white or cream-coloured and has a yellow or orange centre. It grows in open forests and woodlands, and is found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Uses & Benefits

California macrophylla is a popular houseplant and is used for its ornamental foliage. It is also used as a natural air purifier and can help to reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

California macrophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

California macrophylla is a small tree or shrub native to tropical America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find California macrophylla

California macrophylla can be found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

California macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of California macrophylla?

California macrophylla

What is the common name of California macrophylla?

Bigleaf Maple

What type of plant is California macrophylla?

Tree

Species in the California genus

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2691873: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Llorenç Sáez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sáez' in the authors string.
Carlos Aedo (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aedo' in the authors string.
Carmen Navarro Aranda (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Navarro' in the authors string.
Pablo Vargas (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Vargas' in the authors string.
Juan José Aldasoro (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aldasoro' in the authors string.