Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
671213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. (Wallich). 3(12): 106. 1832 [15 Aug 1832]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670545

Common Names

  • Eranthemum Macrophyllum
  • Large-Leaved Eranthemum
  • Large-Leaved Waxflower

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Description

Eranthemum macrophyllum (also called large-leaved eranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eranthemum macrophyllum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eranthemum macrophyllum is yellow in colour, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eranthemum macrophyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Eranthemum macrophyllum

Eranthemum macrophyllum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Eranthemum macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eranthemum macrophyllum?

Eranthemum macrophyllum

What is the common name of Eranthemum macrophyllum?

Eranthemum

Where is Eranthemum macrophyllum native to?

India

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,