Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kurz) Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 119 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239314
Common Names
- Megistostigma burmanicum
- Megistostigma Burmanicum
- Megistostigma Burmanicum Tree
Synonyms
- Tragia burmanica Kurz [unknown]
Description
Megistostigma burmanicum (also called Burmese Megistostigma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, linear leaves and white flowers. It is native to India and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Megistostigma burmanicum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Megistostigma burmanicum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Megistostigma burmanicum is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Megistostigma burmanicum
Megistostigma burmanicum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Megistostigma burmanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megistostigma burmanicum?
Megistostigma burmanicum
What is the common name of Megistostigma burmanicum?
Burmese Megistostigma
Where is Megistostigma burmanicum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.
Species in the Megistostigma genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,