Chytranthus macrophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
604971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 298 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604303
Common Names
- Chytranthus macrophyllus
- Large-Leaved Chytranthus
- Chytranthus Macrophyllus
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- Chytranthus zenkeri Gilg [unknown]
Description
Chytranthus macrophyllus (also called Large-leaved Chytranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chytranthus macrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chytranthus macrophyllus has a yellow flower with red-tipped petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Chytranthus macrophyllus is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Chytranthus macrophyllus
Chytranthus macrophyllus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Chytranthus macrophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chytranthus macrophyllus?
Chytranthus macrophyllus
What type of plant is Chytranthus macrophyllus?
Orchid
Where is Chytranthus macrophyllus found?
Colombia
Species in the Chytranthus genus
Chytranthus angustifolius, Chytranthus atroviolaceus, Chytranthus calophyllus, Chytranthus carneus, Chytranthus cauliflorus, Chytranthus dasystachys, Chytranthus dinklagei, Chytranthus edulis, Chytranthus ellipticus, Chytranthus flavoviridis, Chytranthus gilletii, Chytranthus imenoensis, Chytranthus klaineanus, Chytranthus ledermannii, Chytranthus longibracteatus, Chytranthus macrobotrys, Chytranthus macrophyllus, Chytranthus mannii, Chytranthus micranthus, Chytranthus mortehanii, Chytranthus obliquinervis, Chytranthus prieurianus, Chytranthus punctatus, Chytranthus setosus, Chytranthus sexlocularis, Chytranthus stenophyllus, Chytranthus strigosus, Chytranthus subvilliger, Chytranthus talbotii, Chytranthus verecundus, Chytranthus welwitschii, Chytranthus xanthophyllus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720484: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.