Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 352 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246852
Common Names
- Latifolia Mycaranthes
- Mycaranthes Latifolia
- Mycaranthes latifolia
Synonyms
- Pinalia iridifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Pinalia latifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Eria bidens Ridl. [unknown]
- Eria iridifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
- Eria latifolia Rchb.f. [illegitimate]
- Eria longispica Rolfe [unknown]
- Eria validissima Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Mycaranthes latifolia (also called 'Tall-leaf Mycaranthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is typically found in shady, humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mycaranthes latifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mycaranthes latifolia has yellow flowers with white centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycaranthes latifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed.
Where to Find Mycaranthes latifolia
Mycaranthes latifolia is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Mycaranthes latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mycaranthes latifolia?
Mycaranthes latifolia
What is the common name of Mycaranthes latifolia?
Broad-leaved mycaranthes
What is the natural habitat of Mycaranthes latifolia?
Tropical rainforests in South America
Species in the Mycaranthes genus
Mycaranthes citrina,
Mycaranthes forbesiana,
Mycaranthes hawkesii,
Mycaranthes latifolia,
Mycaranthes leucotricha,
Mycaranthes lobata,
Mycaranthes monostachya,
Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii,
Mycaranthes obliqua,
Mycaranthes oblitterata,
Mycaranthes padangensis,
Mycaranthes rhinoceros,
Mycaranthes schistoloba,
Mycaranthes sonkaris,
Mycaranthes stenophylla,
Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis,
Mycaranthes tricuspidata,
Mycaranthes depauperata,
Mycaranthes longibracteata,
Mycaranthes anceps,
Mycaranthes candoonensis,
Mycaranthes clemensiae,
Mycaranthes davaensis,
Mycaranthes lamellata,
Mycaranthes mindanaensis,
Mycaranthes vanoverberghii,
Mycaranthes gigantea,
Mycaranthes floribunda,
Mycaranthes leonardoi,
Mycaranthes farinosa,
Mycaranthes magnicallosa,
Mycaranthes major,
Mycaranthes meliganensis,
Mycaranthes melaleuca,
Mycaranthes crucigera,
Mycaranthes angustifolia,
Mycaranthes brevicaulis,
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,