Macrosolen annamicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annamicus
ID:
378760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 16: 10 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378092
Common Names
- Macrosolen annamicus
- Annamic Macrosolen
- Annamic-Leaved Macrosolen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrosolen annamicus (also called Annam Macrosolen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the Philippines and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Macrosolen annamicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macrosolen annamicus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is borne on a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrosolen annamicus is a small, perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Once established, Macrosolen annamicus requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Macrosolen annamicus
Macrosolen annamicus can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Macrosolen annamicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrosolen annamicus?
Macrosolen annamicus
What is the common name of Macrosolen annamicus?
Annam
What is the growth habit of Macrosolen annamicus?
It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb
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
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550454-1: Based on the initial data import