Bennettiodendron macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
922387
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y. Wu ex S.S.Lai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 14: 226 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921722
Common Names
- Bennettiodendron macrophyllum
- Macrophyllum Bennettiodendron
- Macrophyllum Bennettiodendron Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bennettiodendron macrophyllum (also called 'Bennettiodendron', 'Bennettiodendron macrophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub with large, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is common in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Bennettiodendron macrophyllum is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens, flower beds, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bennettiodendron macrophyllum var. pilosum (G.S.Fan & Y.C.Hsu) S.S.LaiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bennettiodendron macrophyllum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
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Bennettiodendron macrophyllum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Bennettiodendron macrophyllum
Bennettiodendron macrophyllum is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Species in the Bennettiodendron genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4673165: Based on the initial data import
Shu Shen(g) Lai (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Lai' in the authors string.