Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.C.Tsoong) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 234 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338072
Common Names
- Vandellia megaphylla
- Large-leaved Vandellia
- Vandellia
Description
Vandellia megaphylla (also called Large-flowered Vandellia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wetlands and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Vandellia megaphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vandellia megaphylla has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vandellia megaphylla is a perennial plant that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Vandellia megaphylla
Vandellia megaphylla is native to Thailand and can be found in the forests of the Khao Yai National Park.
Vandellia megaphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vandellia megaphylla?
Vandellia megaphylla
What type of plant is Vandellia megaphylla?
Aquatic plant
Where is Vandellia megaphylla found?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Vandellia genus
Vandellia tonkinensis,
Vandellia thorelii,
Vandellia longituba,
Vandellia scapigera,
Vandellia subulata,
Vandellia punctata,
Vandellia senegalensis,
Vandellia saginiformis,
Vandellia laotica,
Vandellia latifolia,
Vandellia hookeri,
Vandellia clausa,
Vandellia cerastoides,
Vandellia diffusa,
Vandellia stemodioides,
Vandellia montana,
Vandellia setulosa,
Vandellia scutellariiformis,
Vandellia brevipedunculata,
Vandellia elata,
Vandellia annamensis,
Vandellia aplectra,
Vandellia brucei,
Vandellia cambodgiana,
Vandellia chrysoplectra,
Vandellia cleistandra,
Vandellia delicatula,
Vandellia eberhardtii,
Vandellia eremophiloides,
Vandellia harmandii,
Vandellia humilis,
Vandellia hypandra,
Vandellia junciformis,
Vandellia khaoyaiensis,
Vandellia kiangsiensis,
Vandellia macrobotrys,
Vandellia macrosiphonia,
Vandellia maxwellii,
Vandellia megaphylla,
Vandellia micrantha,
Vandellia purpurea,
Vandellia rivularis,
Vandellia satakei,
Vandellia stictantha,
Vandellia stolonifera,
Vandellia stricta,
Vandellia subracemosa,
Vandellia tectanthera,
Vandellia vogelii,
Vandellia yaoshanensis,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135815-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].