Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longistyla
ID:
233351

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Hook.f. ex Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 106 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232682

Common Names

  • Macrosphyra longistyla
  • Long-styled Macrosphyra
  • Longistyla Macrosphyra

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Synonyms

  • Macrosphyra paleacea K.Schum. [valid]
  • Oxyanthus villosus G.Don [valid]
  • Randia longistyla DC. [valid]
  • Solena longistyla (DC.) D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Gardenia longistyla Hook. [valid]
  • Gardenia paleacea A.Rich. [valid]

Description

Macrosphyra longistyla (also called 'Lipstick Plant', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant with large, leathery leaves that are up to 30 cm long. The inflorescence is a spadix with a white spathe.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosphyra longistyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrosphyra longistyla is white, with a yellow center and a bell-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosphyra longistyla is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Macrosphyra longistyla

Macrosphyra longistyla can be found in Central and South America.

Macrosphyra longistyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosphyra longistyla?

Macrosphyra longistyla

What type of plant is Macrosphyra longistyla?

A shrub

Where is Macrosphyra longistyla found?

It is found in the Philippines

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-117153: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.