Megistostigma yunnanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
239987
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 426 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239319
Common Names
- Megistostigma yunnanense
- Megistostigma Yunnanense
- Megistostigma Yunnanense Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Megistostigma yunnanense (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Megistostigma yunnanense 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Megistostigma yunnanense 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 yunnanense
Megistostigma yunnanense is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Megistostigma yunnanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megistostigma yunnanense?
Megistostigma yunnanense
What is the common name of Megistostigma yunnanense?
Yunnan Megistostigma
Where is Megistostigma yunnanense 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123398: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.