Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Sond.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1846
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 106 (1846)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436361
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Brownleea
 - Large-fruited Brownleea
 - Large-fruited Brownleea Macroceras
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Brownleea monophylla Schltr. [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Brownleea macroceras (also called Brownlee's Macroceras, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Brownleea macroceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to help reduce inflammation.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Brownleea macroceras has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Brownleea macroceras is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed in spring or early summer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Brownleea macroceras
                        
                            Brownleea macroceras can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in parts of North Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Brownleea macroceras FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Brownleea macroceras?
Brownleea macroceras
What is the common name of Brownleea macroceras?
Ginger Lily
What is the natural habitat of Brownleea macroceras?
Brownleea macroceras is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Brownleea genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Orchidaceae family
                        
                            Aa fiebrigii, 
Aa hartwegii, 
Aa hieronymi, 
Aa leucantha, 
Aa lorentzii, 
Aa macra, 
Aa achalensis, 
Aa maderoi, 
Aa mandonii, 
Aa matthewsii, 
Aa microtidis, 
Aa paleacea, 
Aa argyrolepis, 
Aa riobambae, 
Aa rosei, 
Aa schickendanzii, 
Aa sphaeroglossa, 
Aa trilobulata, 
Aa weddelliana, 
Aa aurantiaca, 
Aa calceata, 
Aa colombiana, 
Aa denticulata, 
Aa erosa, 
Aa figueroi, 
Aa lozanoi, 
Aa lehmannii, 
Acampe carinata, 
Acampe cephalotes, 
Acampe ochracea, 
Acampe pachyglossa, 
Acampe praemorsa, 
Acampe joiceyana, 
Acampe hulae, 
Acanthophippium bicolor, 
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Acanthophippium eburneum, 
Acanthophippium gougahense, 
Acanthophippium javanicum, 
Acanthophippium lilacinum, 
Acanthophippium mantinianum, 
Acanthophippium parviflorum, 
Acanthophippium pictum, 
Acanthophippium splendidum, 
Acanthophippium striatum, 
Acanthophippium sylhetense, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Achlydosa glandulosa, 
Acianthera aculeata,