Microsteira macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
450620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arnees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 21: 29 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449952
Common Names
- Macrophyllous Microsteira
- Microsteira macrophylla
- Macrophyllous Microsteira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira macrophylla (also called Common Microsteira, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, thin stems with large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsteira macrophylla has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira macrophylla is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Microsteira macrophylla
Microsteira macrophylla is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Microsteira macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsteira macrophylla?
Microsteira macrophylla
What is the common name of Microsteira macrophylla?
Large-leaved Microsteira
What is the natural habitat of Microsteira macrophylla?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Microsteira genus
Microsteira tulearensis, Microsteira sclerophylla, Microsteira besomatensis, Microsteira ampihamensis, Microsteira ambovombensis, Microsteira ambongensis, Microsteira glaucifolia, Microsteira perrieri, Microsteira microcarpa, Microsteira macrophylla, Microsteira ivohibensis, Microsteira humbertii, Microsteira grandiflora, Microsteira brickavillensis, Microsteira glabrifolia, Microsteira firingalavae, Microsteira eriophylla, Microsteira decaryi, Microsteira diotostigma, Microsteira gracilis, Microsteira chorigyna, Microsteira paniculata, Microsteira radamae, Microsteira curtisii, Microsteira axillaris, Microsteira pluriseta, Microsteira floribunda,
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,