Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
452963

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.George & B.Hyland

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 497 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452295



Common Names

  • Amplexicaulis Megahertzia
  • Megahertzia amplexicaulis
  • Megahertzia flower


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Description

Megahertzia amplexicaulis (also called Amplexicaul Megahertzia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Megahertzia amplexicaulis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megahertzia amplexicaulis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megahertzia amplexicaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Megahertzia amplexicaulis

Megahertzia amplexicaulis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Megahertzia amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megahertzia amplexicaulis?

Megahertzia amplexicaulis

What are the common names of Megahertzia amplexicaulis?

Honeybush

What is the natural habitat of Megahertzia amplexicaulis?

Fynbos, open woodlands, and grasslands

Species in the Megahertzia genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990239-1: Based on the initial data import