Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
419330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 184 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418662



Common Names

  • Vismia Macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Vismia
  • Vismia Macrophylla


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Description

Vismia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Vismia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vismia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vismia macrophylla has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vismia macrophylla is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once established, the plants will need little care and can be divided every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Vismia macrophylla

Vismia macrophylla is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Vismia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vismia macrophylla?

Vismia macrophylla

What is the common name of Vismia macrophylla?

Large-leaved Vismia

What is the natural habitat of Vismia macrophylla?

It is found in lowland and montane rainforests

Species in the Vismia genus

Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia lindeniana, Vismia lauriformis, Vismia laxiflora, Vismia macrophylla, Vismia magnoliifolia, Vismia sprucei, Vismia japurensis, Vismia laevis, Vismia guianensis, Vismia baccifera, Vismia billbergiana, Vismia ferruginea, Vismia tenuinervia, Vismia sandwithii, Vismia steyermarkii, Vismia camparaguey, Vismia cayennensis, Vismia sessilifolia, Vismia bemerguii, Vismia micrantha, Vismia cavalcantii, Vismia cavanillesiana, Vismia confertiflora, Vismia cuatrecasasii, Vismia glabra, Vismia gracilis, Vismia martiana, Vismia minutiflora, Vismia obtusa, Vismia parviflora, Vismia plicatifolia, Vismia pozuzoensis, Vismia ramuliflora, Vismia rufa, Vismia tomentosa, Vismia jefensis, Vismia latisepala, Vismia floribunda, Vismia rusbyi, Vismia lateriflora, Vismia mandurr, Vismia brasiliensis, Vismia cauliflora, Vismia crassa, Vismia pentagyna, Vismia latifolia, Vismia conduplicata, Vismia atlantica, Vismia cavalcantei,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

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