Megaphrynium trichogynum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichogynum
ID:
471676
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koechlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 154 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471008
Common Names
- Trichogynum Lousewort
- Trichogynum Elephant's Head
- Trichogynum Elephant's Head Lousewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Megaphrynium trichogynum (also called Hairy-Stemmed Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. 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 trichogynum 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 trichogynum 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 of Megaphrynium trichogynum can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Megaphrynium trichogynum
Megaphrynium trichogynum is found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Megaphrynium trichogynum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megaphrynium trichogynum?
Megaphrynium trichogynum
What is the common name of Megaphrynium trichogynum?
Hairy-stemmed lousewort
What are the characteristics of Megaphrynium trichogynum?
Megaphrynium trichogynum is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately divided and the flowers are yellow or white in color.
Species in the Megaphrynium genus
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-254284: Based on the initial data import
Jean Koechlin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koechlin' in the authors string.