Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
formosus
ID:
378700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 827 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378032



Common Names

  • Macrosolen formosus
  • Beautiful Macrosolen
  • Beautiful-Leaved Macrosolen


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus kunstleri King [unknown]
  • Macrosolen kunstleri (King) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe formosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Elytranthe kunstleri Gamble [unknown]

Description

Macrosolen formosus (also called beautiful macrosolen, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and prefers humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen formosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macrosolen formosus are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosolen formosus 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 formosus requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Macrosolen formosus

Macrosolen formosus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Macrosolen formosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosolen formosus?

Macrosolen formosus

What is the common name of Macrosolen formosus?

Beautiful Macrosolen

What is the family of Macrosolen formosus?

Apocynaceae

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550480-1: Based on the initial data import