Spigelia megapotamica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapotamica
ID:
511046
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Casas
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 541 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510378
Common Names
- Megapotamica Spigelia
- Spigelia
- Spigelia Megapotamica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spigelia megapotamica (also called Megapotamian spigelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spigelia megapotamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spigelia megapotamica is a tubular shape with five pointed lobes and is yellow in color. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spigelia megapotamica is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Spigelia megapotamica
Spigelia megapotamica is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Spigelia megapotamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spigelia megapotamica?
Spigelia megapotamica
What type of plant is Spigelia megapotamica?
It is a shrub
Where is Spigelia megapotamica found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests 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,
References
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093118-1: Based on the initial data import