Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
658112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oerst.) H.E.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Baileya 3: 112 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657444

Common Names

  • Drymonia macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Drymonia
  • Macrophylla

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Synonyms

  • Alloplectus macrophyllus Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Columnea macrophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Drymonia belizensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Drymonia mucronulosa Hanst. [unknown]
  • Drymonia ochroleuca Standl. [unknown]
  • Drymonia rosea C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Caloplectus macrophyllus Oerst. [unknown]

Description

Drymonia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Drymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Drymonia macrophylla has white flowers with yellow-green stripes and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia macrophylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Drymonia macrophylla

Drymonia macrophylla is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Drymonia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia macrophylla?

Drymonia macrophylla

What is the natural habitat of Drymonia macrophylla?

Tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia

What are the common names of Drymonia macrophylla?

Large-leaved Drymonia, Large-leaved Velvet Plant

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778683: Based on the initial data import
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.