Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
globosus
ID:
378684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Tiegh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 442 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378016



Common Names

  • Macrosolen globosus
  • Globosus Macrosolen
  • Macrosolen globosus Plant


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus globosus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Loranthus oleoides DC. [unknown]
  • Loranthus subglobosus Wall. [unknown]
  • Macrosolen oleoides Miq. [unknown]
  • Macrosolen sphaerocarpus (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe globosa (Roxb.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Elytranthe sphaerocarpa G.Don [unknown]
  • Tristerix viridiflorus Mart. [unknown]

Description

Macrosolen globosus (also called 'Globose Macrosolen', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen globosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macrosolen globosus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosolen globosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Macrosolen globosus

Macrosolen globosus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Macrosolen globosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosolen globosus?

Macrosolen globosus

What is the common name of Macrosolen globosus?

Globose Macrosolen

What is the family of Macrosolen globosus?

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550482-1: Based on the initial data import