Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
624276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Argent

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 85: 3 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623608

Common Names

  • Costera macrantha
  • Large-flowered Costera
  • Macranthous Costera

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Description

Costera macrantha (also called 'Large-flowered Costera', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Borneo and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Costera macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and soaps. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costera macrantha is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costera macrantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Costera macrantha

Costera macrantha is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Costera macrantha FAQ

What is the common name of Costera macrantha?

Large-Flowered Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Costera macrantha?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in Mexico

What is the size of Costera macrantha?

It typically grows to a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm)

Species in the Ericaceae family