Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
psilanthus
ID:
378732

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Blumea 2: 36 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378064



Common Names

  • Macrosolen psilanthus
  • Smooth-Leaved Macrosolen
  • Smooth-Leafed Macrosolen


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus psilanthus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Blumella psilantha Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe psilantha Danser [unknown]

Description

Macrosolen psilanthus (also called Hairless 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 yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen psilanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Macrosolen psilanthus 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 psilanthus 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 psilanthus

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

Macrosolen psilanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosolen psilanthus?

Macrosolen psilanthus

What is the common name of Macrosolen psilanthus?

Bald

What is the growth habit of Macrosolen psilanthus?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550502-1: Based on the initial data import