Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gigantophylla
ID:
534126

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 330 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533458

Common Names

  • Giant Anaxagorea
  • Giant-leaved Anaxagorea
  • Giant Anaxagorea Tree

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Description

Anaxagorea gigantophylla (also called Giant Anaxagorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anaxagorea gigantophylla is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anaxagorea gigantophylla are white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaxagorea gigantophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anaxagorea gigantophylla

Anaxagorea gigantophylla can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anaxagorea gigantophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea gigantophylla?

Anaxagorea gigantophylla

What are the common names of Anaxagorea gigantophylla?

Giant-leaved Anaxagorea

What is the habitat of Anaxagorea gigantophylla?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12509-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.