Phyllostegia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
273515
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272847
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Meadow-Rue
- Large-Leaved False Baby's Breath
- Large-Leaved Phyllostegia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Phyllostegia brevilobata H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia cernua H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia clavata Benth. [unknown]
- Phyllostegia hualalaiensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia interrupta H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia kauensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia kohalaensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia lehuaensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia macrophylla phytolaccoides Sherff [unknown]
- Phyllostegia macrophylla remyi Sherff [unknown]
- Phyllostegia moniliformis H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia ovata H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia phytolaccoides (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia phytolaccoides salebrosa H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia plurinodosa H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia reflexa H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia remyi (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia retrorsa H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia rubescens H.St.John [unknown]
- Prasium macrophyllum Gaudich. [unknown]
Description
Phyllostegia macrophylla (also called 'Large-leaved Phyllostegia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry, coastal and mesic forests. It has large, ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers with a yellowish center.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllostegia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllostegia macrophylla is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling has a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllostegia macrophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Phyllostegia macrophylla
Phyllostegia macrophylla is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.
Phyllostegia macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia macrophylla?
Phyllostegia macrophylla
What is the common name of Phyllostegia macrophylla?
Large-leaved Bluebells
What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia macrophylla?
Dry, rocky cliffs in Maui, Hawaii
Species in the Phyllostegia genus
Phyllostegia ambigua, Phyllostegia bracteata, Phyllostegia brevidens, Phyllostegia electra, Phyllostegia floribunda, Phyllostegia glabra, Phyllostegia grandiflora, Phyllostegia haliakalae, Phyllostegia helleri, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia hirsuta, Phyllostegia hispida, Phyllostegia kaalaensis, Phyllostegia kahiliensis, Phyllostegia knudsenii, Phyllostegia lantanoides, Phyllostegia macrophylla, Phyllostegia mannii, Phyllostegia micrantha, Phyllostegia mollis, Phyllostegia parviflora, Phyllostegia pilosa, Phyllostegia racemosa, Phyllostegia renovans, Phyllostegia rockii, Phyllostegia stachyoides, Phyllostegia tahitensis, Phyllostegia tongaensis, Phyllostegia variabilis, Phyllostegia velutina, Phyllostegia vestita, Phyllostegia waimeae, Phyllostegia warshaueri, Phyllostegia wawrana, Phyllostegia yamaguchii, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia yamaguchii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155605: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.