Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) L.P.Queiroz & Snak
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 102 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443959
Description
Macropsychanthus schimpffii (also called Schimpffii Macropsychanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an erect stem, with a height of 10-50 cm. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Macropsychanthus schimpffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macropsychanthus schimpffii 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 schimpffii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from the tips of the branches and place them in a moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Macropsychanthus schimpffii
Macropsychanthus schimpffii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Macropsychanthus schimpffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macropsychanthus schimpffii?
Macropsychanthus schimpffii
What is the family of Macropsychanthus schimpffii?
Fabaceae
Where is Macropsychanthus schimpffii found?
Peru
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