Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.P.Queiroz) L.P.Queiroz & Snak
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 96 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443940
Description
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus (also called 'Grandi Stipulus 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 grandistipulus 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 flower of Macropsychanthus grandistipulus is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Macropsychanthus grandistipulus should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Macropsychanthus grandistipulus
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Macropsychanthus grandistipulus
What is the common name of this plant?
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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