Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
466006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 4: 36 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465338



Common Names

  • Macrophylla Phytocrene
  • Phytocrene Macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Phytocrene


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Synonyms

  • Phytocrene tinosporifolia Koord. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene luzoniensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene loheri Merr. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene obovoidea Merr. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene gigantea Wall. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene forbesii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene calicarpa Griff. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene blancoi Merr. [unknown]
  • Gynocephalum giganteum (Wall.) Trécul [unknown]
  • Gynocephalum luzoniense Llanos ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Gynocephalum macrophyllum Blume [unknown]

Description

Phytocrene macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved Phytocrene', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to South America and grows in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phytocrene macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phytocrene macrophylla var. caudigera (Sleumer) Sleumer
Phytocrene macrophylla var. dasycarpa (Miq.) Sleumer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phytocrene macrophylla is a small, white to pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phytocrene macrophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Phytocrene macrophylla

Phytocrene macrophylla is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Phytocrene macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phytocrene macrophylla?

Phytocrene macrophylla

What are the common names of Phytocrene macrophylla?

Common names of Phytocrene macrophylla include common waterweed, waterweed, and water milfoil.

What are the growth requirements of Phytocrene macrophylla?

Phytocrene macrophylla prefers moist, nutrient-rich soils and full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References