Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
berkeleyi
ID:
233314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Seidenf. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 261 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232645



Common Names

  • Macropodanthus berkeleyi
  • Berkeley's Macropodanthus
  • Berkeley Macropodanthus


Searching for Macropodanthus berkeleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pteroceras berkeleyi (Rchb.f.) Holttum [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus berkleyi (Rchb.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum berkeleyi Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Macropodanthus berkeleyi (also called Berkeley's Macropodanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a silvery-green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodanthus berkeleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropodanthus berkeleyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

Searching for Macropodanthus berkeleyi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodanthus berkeleyi is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Macropodanthus berkeleyi

Macropodanthus berkeleyi can be found in Central and South America.

Macropodanthus berkeleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodanthus berkeleyi?

Macropodanthus berkeleyi

What are the common names of Macropodanthus berkeleyi?

Berkeley's Macropodanthus, Berkeley's Macropodanthus Palm

Where is Macropodanthus berkeleyi native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117114: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.