Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1074634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 8 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073972



Common Names

  • Spigelia Macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Pinkroot
  • Macrophylla Pinkroot


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Description

Spigelia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Pinkroot, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has a stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is covered with opposite, ovate leaves. It produces pink flowers with five petals and yellowish-green stamens. It grows in woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Spigelia macrophylla is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spigelia macrophylla is a tubular, yellowish-green corolla, with a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule, containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spigelia macrophylla is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Spigelia macrophylla

Spigelia macrophylla can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of South America.

Species in the Spigelia genus

Spigelia paraguayensis, Spigelia palmeri, Spigelia nicotianiflora, Spigelia mexicana, Spigelia polystachya, Spigelia hamelioides, Spigelia guianensis, Spigelia longiflora, Spigelia humboldtiana, Spigelia kleinii, Spigelia anthelmia, Spigelia aenea, Spigelia cremnophila, Spigelia caaguazuensis, Spigelia cipoensis, Spigelia chocoensis, Spigelia colimensis, Spigelia megapotamica, Spigelia queretarensis, Spigelia amazonica, Spigelia schultesii, Spigelia genuflexa, Spigelia alabamensis, Spigelia aceifolia, Spigelia amplexicaulis, Spigelia beccabungoides, Spigelia carnosa, Spigelia cascatensis, Spigelia catarinensis, Spigelia heliotropoides, Spigelia herzogiana, Spigelia paraguariensis, Spigelia persicarioides, Spigelia pygmaea, Spigelia ramosa, Spigelia reitzii, Spigelia riedeliana, Spigelia rojasiana, Spigelia tetraptera, Spigelia valenzuelae, Spigelia vestita, Spigelia flemmingiana, Spigelia hedyotidea, Spigelia macrophylla, Spigelia martiana, Spigelia pedunculata, Spigelia pusilla, Spigelia scabrella, Spigelia sellowiana, Spigelia spartioides,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,