Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
808619

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 381 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807953

Common Names

  • Carvalhoa Macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Carvalhoa
  • Carvalhoa Large-Leaved

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Description

Carvalhoa macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Carvalhoa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It has a single, white flower with a yellow center. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carvalhoa macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to create a windbreak. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carvalhoa macrophylla has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carvalhoa macrophylla is a tropical epiphyte orchid native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Carvalhoa macrophylla

Carvalhoa macrophylla is native to the Western Cape of South Africa.

Carvalhoa macrophylla FAQ

What are the light requirements of Carvalhoa macrophylla?

Carvalhoa macrophylla prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal temperature range for Carvalhoa macrophylla?

Carvalhoa macrophylla prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How often should I water Carvalhoa macrophylla?

Water Carvalhoa macrophylla when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Carvalhoa genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34619: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.