Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1081163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Naudin) Drake

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
in Grandidier Hist. Pl. Madag. xxxv. (Hist. Nat. Pl. v. Atlas iii.) t. 388(1896); H. Perrier, in Mem. Acad. Malgache, Fasc. XII. 125 (1932).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080501



Common Names

  • Gravesia Macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Gravesia
  • Macrophylla Gravesia


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Description

Gravesia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Gravesia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub that is native to the Canary Islands. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers with three petals. It grows in rocky habitats and dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Gravesia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gravesia macrophylla for. uliginosa (H.Perrier) H.Perrier
Gravesia macrophylla for. riparia (Cogn.) H.Perrier
Gravesia macrophylla var. macrophylla
Gravesia macrophylla for. acuminata (Cogn.) H.Perrier
Gravesia macrophylla for. ovalifolia (Cogn.) H.Perrier
Gravesia macrophylla var. subcordata H.Perrier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gravesia macrophylla is a white or yellowish-white, five-petalled flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gravesia macrophylla is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Gravesia macrophylla

Gravesia macrophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Gravesia genus

Gravesia lebrunii, Gravesia torrentium, Gravesia decaryana, Gravesia medinilloides, Gravesia biauriculata, Gravesia viscosa, Gravesia macropoda, Gravesia rubripes, Gravesia distantinervia, Gravesia violacea, Gravesia capitata, Gravesia torrentum, Gravesia mirabilis, Gravesia albinervia, Gravesia retracticauda, Gravesia longifolia, Gravesia crassicauda, Gravesia rostrata, Gravesia erecta, Gravesia macrosepala, Gravesia extenta, Gravesia fulva, Gravesia calliantha, Gravesia ecalcarata, Gravesia pedunculata, Gravesia lamiana, Gravesia primuloides, Gravesia longipes, Gravesia heterophylla, Gravesia ambrensis, Gravesia angustifolia, Gravesia porphyrovalvis, Gravesia baronii, Gravesia mangorensis, Gravesia macrantha, Gravesia reticulata, Gravesia jumellei, Gravesia submalvacea, Gravesia glandulosa, Gravesia pustulosa, Gravesia velutina, Gravesia bertolonioides, Gravesia humblotii, Gravesia sambiranensis, Gravesia masoalensis, Gravesia pusilla, Gravesia setifera, Gravesia tanalensis, Gravesia succosa, Gravesia rutenbergiana,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20302036: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.