Status:
valid
Authors:
Boggan, L.E.Skog & Roalson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 29: 165 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741629
Common Names
- Macrophylloides Amalophyllon
- Macrophylloides Amalophyllon
- Macrophylloides Amalophyllon
Description
Amalophyllon macrophylloides (also called Macrophylloid Amalophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amalophyllon macrophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amalophyllon macrophylloides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amalophyllon macrophylloides is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, pink flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Amalophyllon macrophylloides
Amalophyllon macrophylloides can be found in Mexico.
Amalophyllon macrophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amalophyllon macrophylloides?
Amalophyllon macrophylloides
What type of plant is Amalophyllon macrophylloides?
Herb
Where is Amalophyllon macrophylloides found?
South America
Species in the Amalophyllon genus
Amalophyllon rupestre,
Amalophyllon albiflorum,
Amalophyllon caripense,
Amalophyllon clarkii,
Amalophyllon divaricatum,
Amalophyllon laceratum,
Amalophyllon macrophylloides,
Amalophyllon macrophyllum,
Amalophyllon parviflorum,
Amalophyllon repens,
Amalophyllon roezlii,
Amalophyllon rubidum,
Amalophyllon ecuadoranum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,