Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 16: 491 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504772
Common Names
- Synaphea macrophylla
- Macrophylla Synaphea
- Synaphea Macrophylla
Description
Synaphea macrophylla (also called 'Macrophylla', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Synaphea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synaphea macrophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are tiny, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synaphea macrophylla can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and water well.
Where to Find Synaphea macrophylla
Synaphea macrophylla is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Synaphea macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synaphea macrophylla?
Synaphea macrophylla
What is the common name of Synaphea macrophylla?
Synaphea macrophylla
What type of plant is Synaphea macrophylla?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Synaphea genus
Synaphea brachyceras,
Synaphea bifurcata,
Synaphea aephynsa,
Synaphea acutiloba,
Synaphea whicherensis,
Synaphea tripartita,
Synaphea tamminensis,
Synaphea platyphylla,
Synaphea sparsiflora,
Synaphea reticulata,
Synaphea recurva,
Synaphea rangiferops,
Synaphea quartzitica,
Synaphea preissii,
Synaphea boyaginensis,
Synaphea stenoloba,
Synaphea pinnata,
Synaphea gracillima,
Synaphea floribunda,
Synaphea flexuosa,
Synaphea flabelliformis,
Synaphea favosa,
Synaphea endothrix,
Synaphea polymorpha,
Synaphea divaricata,
Synaphea incurva,
Synaphea decumbens,
Synaphea decorticans,
Synaphea damopsis,
Synaphea cuneata,
Synaphea constricta,
Synaphea cervifolia,
Synaphea canaliculata,
Synaphea drummondii,
Synaphea obtusata,
Synaphea petiolaris,
Synaphea parviflora,
Synaphea panhesya,
Synaphea oulopha,
Synaphea otiostigma,
Synaphea grandis,
Synaphea odocoileops,
Synaphea hians,
Synaphea nexosa,
Synaphea media,
Synaphea macrophylla,
Synaphea lesueurensis,
Synaphea intricata,
Synaphea interioris,
Synaphea oligantha,
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,