Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
megistocarpa
ID:
1085856

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 62: 478 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085194

Common Names

  • Iryanthera megistocarpa
  • Megistocarpa Iryanthera
  • Megistocarpa Iryanthera

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Uses & Benefits

Iryanthera megistocarpa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iryanthera megistocarpa is a small, yellowish-green, bisexual flower with a short calyx and a short corolla. The seed is a small, ovoid, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iryanthera megistocarpa is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Iryanthera megistocarpa

Iryanthera megistocarpa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130216-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.