Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macropetala
ID:
684171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 33: 358 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683504

Common Names

  • Eustegia macropetala
  • Large-petalled Eustegia
  • Large-petalled False Bindweed

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Description

Eustegia macropetala (also called Large-petalled Eustegia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eustegia macropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustegia macropetala is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustegia macropetala is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eustegia macropetala

Eustegia macropetala is found in South America.

Eustegia macropetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustegia macropetala?

Eustegia macropetala

What is the family of Eustegia macropetala?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Eustegia macropetala?

Large-petalled Eustegia

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,

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