Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) van Balg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 74 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515379
Common Names
- Megalospermum Aceratium
- Megalospermum's Aceratium
- Megalospermum Orchid
Synonyms
- Aceratium megalospermum coriaceum Balgooy [unknown]
- Aristotelia megalosperma F.Muell. [unknown]
- Aristotelia trilocularis F.M.Bailey [unknown]
- Elaeocarpus corymbifer Domin [unknown]
Description
Aceratium megalospermum (also called 'Large-Seeded Orchid', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aceratium megalospermum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and produces small yellow flowers in the spring. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aceratium megalospermum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aceratium megalospermum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Aceratium megalospermum
Aceratium megalospermum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Aceratium megalospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aceratium megalospermum?
Aceratium megalospermum
What is the common name of Aceratium megalospermum?
Megalospermum Maple
What is the natural habitat of Aceratium megalospermum?
Mountain forests in China
Species in the Aceratium genus
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,