Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
macranthus
ID:
318693

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Ashby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73: 357 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318025



Common Names

  • Syncolostemon macranthus
  • Macranthus Syncolostemon
  • Large-Flowered Syncolostemon


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Synonyms

  • Orthosiphon macranthus Gürke [unknown]
  • Hemizygia cooperi Briq. [unknown]

Description

Syncolostemon macranthus (also called Syncolostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syncolostemon macranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syncolostemon macranthus are white or pinkish in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syncolostemon macranthus is a perennial herb native to the eastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Syncolostemon macranthus

Syncolostemon macranthus can be found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

Syncolostemon macranthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syncolostemon macranthus?

Syncolostemon macranthus

What is the common name of Syncolostemon macranthus?

Large-flowered Plumbago

What is the natural habitat of Syncolostemon macranthus?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Syncolostemon genus

Syncolostemon argenteus, Syncolostemon comptonii, Syncolostemon concinnus, Syncolostemon densiflorus, Syncolostemon eriocephalus, Syncolostemon flabellifolius, Syncolostemon latidens, Syncolostemon macranthus, Syncolostemon macrophyllus, Syncolostemon parviflorus, Syncolostemon ramulosus, Syncolostemon rotundifolius, Syncolostemon albiflorus, Syncolostemon bolusii, Syncolostemon bracteosus, Syncolostemon canescens, Syncolostemon comosus, Syncolostemon elliottii, Syncolostemon floccosus, Syncolostemon foliosus, Syncolostemon gerrardii, Syncolostemon incanus, Syncolostemon linearis, Syncolostemon madagascariensis, Syncolostemon modestus, Syncolostemon obermeyerae, Syncolostemon oritrephes, Syncolostemon ornatus, Syncolostemon parvifolius, Syncolostemon persimilis, Syncolostemon petiolatus, Syncolostemon pretoriae, Syncolostemon punctatus, Syncolostemon ramosus, Syncolostemon rehmannii, Syncolostemon rugosifolius, Syncolostemon stalmansii, Syncolostemon stenophyllus, Syncolostemon subvelutinus, Syncolostemon teucriifolius, Syncolostemon thorncroftii, Syncolostemon transvaalensis, Syncolostemon welwitschii, Syncolostemon cinereus, Syncolostemon namapaensis, Syncolostemon aurulentus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198998: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
Edwin Ashby (1861-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashby' in the authors string.