Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
982966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 66 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982304



Common Names

  • Hieronyma macrocarpa
  • Large-fruited Hieronyma
  • Macrocarpa Hieronyma


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Description

Hieronyma macrocarpa (also called Macrocarpa Hieronyma, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieronyma macrocarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a natural insect repellent, and as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieronyma macrocarpa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieronyma macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hieronyma macrocarpa

Hieronyma macrocarpa can be found in the tropical regions of Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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