Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) L.P.Queiroz & Snak
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 105 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443927
Common Names
- Macropsychanthus bicolor
- Bicolor Macropsychanthus
- Bicolor's Macropsychanthus
Description
Macropsychanthus bicolor (also called 'Two-Colored Carpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with green, pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Macropsychanthus bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macropsychanthus bicolor are yellow or white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macropsychanthus bicolor is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Macropsychanthus bicolor
Macropsychanthus bicolor is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Macropsychanthus bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropsychanthus bicolor?
Macropsychanthus bicolor
What is the common name of Macropsychanthus bicolor?
Bicolor Macropsychanthus
What is the natural habitat of Macropsychanthus bicolor?
Macropsychanthus bicolor is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Macropsychanthus genus
Macropsychanthus lauterbachii,
Macropsychanthus dolichobotrys,
Macropsychanthus mindanaensis,
Macropsychanthus apiculatus,
Macropsychanthus aureus,
Macropsychanthus bicolor,
Macropsychanthus circinatus,
Macropsychanthus comosus,
Macropsychanthus coriaceus,
Macropsychanthus dictyoneurus,
Macropsychanthus duckei,
Macropsychanthus edulis,
Macropsychanthus erectus,
Macropsychanthus flexuosus,
Macropsychanthus funalis,
Macropsychanthus glabrus,
Macropsychanthus grandiflorus,
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus,
Macropsychanthus haughtii,
Macropsychanthus hexander,
Macropsychanthus hispidimarginatus,
Macropsychanthus huberi,
Macropsychanthus jamesonii,
Macropsychanthus javanicus,
Macropsychanthus latifolius,
Macropsychanthus macrocarpus,
Macropsychanthus malacocarpus,
Macropsychanthus marginatus,
Macropsychanthus megacarpus,
Macropsychanthus mollicomus,
Macropsychanthus pulcher,
Macropsychanthus purpureus,
Macropsychanthus rigidus,
Macropsychanthus ruddiae,
Macropsychanthus rufescens,
Macropsychanthus scaber,
Macropsychanthus schimpffii,
Macropsychanthus schottii,
Macropsychanthus sclerocarpus,
Macropsychanthus ucayalinus,
Macropsychanthus umbrinus,
Macropsychanthus violaceus,
Macropsychanthus wilsonii,
Macropsychanthus ferrugineus,
Macropsychanthus magnus,
Species in the Fabaceae family