Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
galeottii
ID:
453140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 331 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452472



Common Names

  • Megastigma galeottii
  • Megastigma
  • Galeottii


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Synonyms

  • Fagara pumila Engl. [unknown]

Description

Megastigma galeottii (also called Galeotti's Megastigma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Megastigma galeottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megastigma galeottii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megastigma galeottii is a small evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Megastigma galeottii

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

Megastigma galeottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megastigma galeottii?

Megastigma galeottii

What is the common name of Megastigma galeottii?

Galeotti's Megastigma

What is the family of Megastigma galeottii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,