Status:
valid
Authors:
L.J.Singh
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 36: 56 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336400
Common Names
- Macrosolen andamanensis
- Andamanensis Macrosolen
- Andaman Macrosolen
Uses & Benefits
Macrosolen andamanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macrosolen andamanensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrosolen andamanensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Macrosolen andamanensis
Macrosolen andamanensis is native to India and the Andaman Islands.
Macrosolen andamanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrosolen andamanensis?
Macrosolen andamanensis
What type of plant is Macrosolen andamanensis?
Vine
Where does Macrosolen andamanensis grow?
India
Species in the Macrosolen genus
Macrosolen tubiflorus,
Macrosolen globosus,
Macrosolen macrophyllus,
Macrosolen melintangensis,
Macrosolen crassus,
Macrosolen formosus,
Macrosolen curtiflorus,
Macrosolen papillosus,
Macrosolen demesae,
Macrosolen dianthus,
Macrosolen flammeus,
Macrosolen tetragonus,
Macrosolen trigonus,
Macrosolen surigaoensis,
Macrosolen pusillus,
Macrosolen platyphyllus,
Macrosolen psilanthus,
Macrosolen retusus,
Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus,
Macrosolen beccarii,
Macrosolen amboinensis,
Macrosolen ampullaceus,
Macrosolen annamicus,
Macrosolen barlowii,
Macrosolen bellus,
Macrosolen brandisianus,
Macrosolen brevitubus,
Macrosolen albicaulis,
Macrosolen acunae,
Macrosolen cochinchinensis,
Macrosolen capitellatus,
Macrosolen parasiticus,
Macrosolen avenis,
Macrosolen suberosus,
Macrosolen bibracteolatus,
Macrosolen robinsonii,
Macrosolen tricolor,
Macrosolen geminatus,
Macrosolen andamanensis,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Lal Ji Singh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Singh' in the authors string.