Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
magnifica
ID:
1103865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 34(7): 77 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001103203

Common Names

  • Macroscepis magnifica
  • Magnificent Macroscepis
  • Splendid Macroscepis

Searching for Macroscepis magnifica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Macroscepis magnifica (also called Macroscepis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Macroscepis magnifica is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macroscepis magnifica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Macroscepis magnifica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Macroscepis magnifica is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA Zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Macroscepis magnifica

Macroscepis magnifica is native to South Africa and can be found in areas of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

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,