Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
358359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 165 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357691

Common Names

  • Kubitzkia macrantha
  • Large-flowered Kubitzkia
  • Kubitzkia

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Synonyms

  • Systemonodaphne macrantha Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Kubitzkia macrantha (also called Large-flowered Kubitzkia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white. It grows in dry soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kubitzkia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kubitzkia macrantha has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kubitzkia macrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Kubitzkia macrantha

Kubitzkia macrantha can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Kubitzkia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kubitzkia macrantha?

Kubitzkia macrantha

What is the common name of Kubitzkia macrantha?

Large-flowered kubitzkia

What is the natural habitat of Kubitzkia macrantha?

Dry, rocky hillsides and plains

Species in the Kubitzkia genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2336142: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.