Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
macranthus
ID:
603578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3333 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602910



Common Names

  • Chisocheton Macranthus
  • Large-flowered Chisocheton
  • Large-flowered Chisocheton Tree


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Synonyms

  • Clemensia macrantha Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum dehiscens Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]

Description

Chisocheton macranthus (also called Large-flowered Chisocheton, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chisocheton macranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chisocheton macranthus is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chisocheton macranthus is a hardy, evergreen tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Chisocheton macranthus

Chisocheton macranthus is native to Indonesia and can be found in lowland forests.

Chisocheton macranthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chisocheton macranthus?

Chisocheton macranthus

What is the common name of Chisocheton macranthus?

Macranthus

What is the natural habitat of Chisocheton macranthus?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Chisocheton genus

Chisocheton aenigmaticus, Chisocheton amabilis, Chisocheton cauliflorus, Chisocheton celebica, Chisocheton ceramicus, Chisocheton crustularii, Chisocheton cumingianus, Chisocheton curranii, Chisocheton diversifolius, Chisocheton dysoxylifolius, Chisocheton erythrocarpus, Chisocheton gliroides, Chisocheton granatum, Chisocheton grandiflorus, Chisocheton koordersii, Chisocheton lansiifolius, Chisocheton laosensis, Chisocheton lasiocarpus, Chisocheton lasiogynus, Chisocheton longistipitatus, Chisocheton macranthus, Chisocheton macrophyllus, Chisocheton maxilla-pisticis, Chisocheton medusae, Chisocheton mendozai, Chisocheton montanus, Chisocheton novobritannicus, Chisocheton patens, Chisocheton pauciflorus, Chisocheton pellegrinianus, Chisocheton penduliflorus, Chisocheton pentandrus, Chisocheton perakensis, Chisocheton pilosus, Chisocheton pohlianus, Chisocheton polyandrus, Chisocheton rex, Chisocheton ruber, Chisocheton sapindinus, Chisocheton sarasinorum, Chisocheton sarawakanus, Chisocheton sayeri, Chisocheton schoddei, Chisocheton setosus, Chisocheton stellatus, Chisocheton tenuis, Chisocheton tomentosus, Chisocheton velutinus, Chisocheton vindictae, Chisocheton warburgii,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2718956: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.