Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
megaptera
ID:
509263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 145 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508595



Common Names

  • Bronwenia megaptera
  • Megaptera Bronwenia
  • Megaptera's Bronwenia


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria ovata Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria ovata subleiocarpa Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis megaptera B.Gates [unknown]

Description

Bronwenia megaptera (also called Megaptera Bronwenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as coastal dunes and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bronwenia megaptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bronwenia megaptera has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bronwenia megaptera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Bronwenia megaptera

Bronwenia megaptera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Bronwenia megaptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bronwenia megaptera?

Bronwenia megaptera

What is the common name of Bronwenia megaptera?

Megaptera's Bronwenia

Where is Bronwenia megaptera found?

Bronwenia megaptera is found in South Africa

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606474: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.