Macrosolen platyphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphyllus
ID:
378730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 345 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378062
Common Names
- Macrosolen platyphyllus
- Broad-Leaved Macrosolen
- Broad-Leafed Macrosolen
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- Macrosolen latifolius Danser [unknown]
- Elytranthe platyphylla Gamble [unknown]
Description
Macrosolen platyphyllus (also called Broad-leaved Macrosolen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Macrosolen platyphyllus 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 platyphyllus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrosolen platyphyllus is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It needs a warm, humid, and sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Macrosolen platyphyllus
Macrosolen platyphyllus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Macrosolen platyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrosolen platyphyllus?
Macrosolen platyphyllus
What is the common name of Macrosolen platyphyllus?
Broad-leaved
What is the growth habit of Macrosolen platyphyllus?
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:550499-1: Based on the initial data import