Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 157 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259820
Common Names
- Schistostemon macrophyllum
- Large-leaved Schistostemon
- Large-leaved False Foxglove
Description
Schistostemon macrophyllum (also called Schistostemon macrophyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Schistostemon macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schistostemon macrophyllum has yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistostemon macrophyllum is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Schistostemon macrophyllum
Schistostemon macrophyllum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.
Schistostemon macrophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistostemon macrophyllum?
Schistostemon macrophyllum
What is the family of Schistostemon macrophyllum?
Acanthaceae
What is the native range of Schistostemon macrophyllum?
India
Species in the Schistostemon genus
Schistostemon auyantepuiense,
Schistostemon retusum,
Schistostemon fernandezii,
Schistostemon oblongifolium,
Schistostemon reticulatum,
Schistostemon dichotomum,
Schistostemon macrophyllum,
Schistostemon densiflorum,
Schistostemon sylvaticus,
Schistostemon auyantepuiensis,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa,
Endopleura uchi,
Humiria balsamifera,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiria fruticosa,
Humiria wurdackii,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiriastrum colombianum,
Humiriastrum cuspidatum,
Humiriastrum diguense,
Humiriastrum liesneri,
Humiriastrum mussunungense,
Humiriastrum obovatum,
Humiriastrum ottohuberi,
Humiriastrum piraparanense,
Humiriastrum excelsum,
Humiriastrum procerum,
Humiriastrum melanocarpum,
Humiriastrum glaziovii,
Humiriastrum mapiriense,
Humiriastrum villosum,
Humiriastrum dentatum,
Humiriastrum subcrenatum,
Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti,
Hylocarpa heterocarpa,
Sacoglottis gabonensis,
Sacoglottis maguirei,
Sacoglottis mattogrossensis,
Sacoglottis guianensis,
Sacoglottis cydonioides,
Sacoglottis amazonica,
Sacoglottis ceratocarpa,
Sacoglottis trichogyna,
Sacoglottis ovicarpa,
Sacoglottis holdridgei,
Schistostemon auyantepuiense,
Schistostemon retusum,
Schistostemon fernandezii,
Schistostemon oblongifolium,
Schistostemon reticulatum,
Schistostemon dichotomum,
Schistostemon macrophyllum,
Schistostemon densiflorum,
Schistostemon sylvaticus,
Schistostemon auyantepuiensis,
Vantanea minor,
Vantanea guianensis,
Vantanea parviflora,
Vantanea macrocarpa,
Vantanea obovata,