Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaphyllus
ID:
882643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Haines

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bihar Orissa : 1058 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881978



Common Names

  • Ophiuros megaphyllus
  • Megaphyllous Brittle Star
  • Megaphyllous Snake Star


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Description

Ophiuros megaphyllus (also called Large-leaved Ophiuros, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiuros megaphyllus has many non-medical uses, including as a source of food, as a source of fiber for rope and clothing, and as a source of fuel for cooking and heating.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ophiuros megaphyllus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiuros megaphyllus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, at which point it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Ophiuros megaphyllus

Ophiuros megaphyllus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Ophiuros megaphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiuros megaphyllus?

Ophiuros megaphyllus

What is the common name of Ophiuros megaphyllus?

Large-Leaved Brittle Star

What is the habitat of Ophiuros megaphyllus?

It is found in shallow waters, typically in the intertidal zone.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409776-1: 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].