Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrodonta
ID:
1137318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 541 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136656



Common Names

  • Esterhazya macrodonta
  • Large-toothed Esterhazya
  • Macrodont Esterhazya


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Description

Esterhazya macrodonta (also called Large-toothed Esterhazya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small yellow flowers and is native to South America. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Esterhazya macrodonta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Esterhazya macrodonta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Esterhazya macrodonta is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Esterhazya macrodonta

Esterhazya macrodonta is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2802449: Originally associated with wfo-0000680903
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2802449: Originally associated with wfo-0000680903
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802285-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].