Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
gabonense
ID:
471664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koechlin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 153 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470996



Common Names

  • Gabonense Lousewort
  • Gabonense Elephant's Head
  • Gabonense Elephant's Head Lousewort


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Description

Megaphrynium gabonense (also called Gabon Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Gabon. It typically grows in alpine meadows, subalpine forests, and rocky slopes. It has a slender stem and bright yellow flowers with long, narrow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Megaphrynium gabonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megaphrynium gabonense is a white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaphrynium gabonense is a perennial herb native to Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Megaphrynium gabonense

Megaphrynium gabonense can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Southeast Asia.

Megaphrynium gabonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaphrynium gabonense?

Megaphrynium gabonense

What is the common name of Megaphrynium gabonense?

Gabonense Megaphrynium

What is the habitat of Megaphrynium gabonense?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254281: Based on the initial data import
Jean Koechlin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koechlin' in the authors string.