Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaphyllus
ID:
519581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bureau & Poiss. ex Guillaumin) Morat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 361 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518913



Common Names

  • Acropogon megaphyllus
  • Megaphyllus Acropogon
  • Acropogon


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia megaphylla Bureau & Poiss. ex Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Acropogon megaphyllus (also called Megaphyllus Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acropogon megaphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acropogon megaphyllus has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acropogon megaphyllus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drilled soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Acropogon megaphyllus

Acropogon megaphyllus can be found in rainforests in New Caledonia.

Acropogon megaphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acropogon megaphyllus?

Acropogon megaphyllus

What is the family of Acropogon megaphyllus?

Poaceae

Where is Acropogon megaphyllus found?

India, Sri Lanka

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620366: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Henri Louis Poisson (1877-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poiss.' in the authors string.
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.