Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Mey.) L.P.Queiroz & Snak
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 94 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443929
Common Names
- Macropsychanthus comosus
- Comosus Macropsychanthus
- Comosus's Macropsychanthus
Description
Macropsychanthus comosus (also called 'Comose 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 comosus 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 comosus 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 comosus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Macropsychanthus comosus
Macropsychanthus comosus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Macropsychanthus comosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Macropsychanthus comosus
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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