Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
374655

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang & D.H.Qin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 3(3): 31 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373987

Common Names

  • Mitreola Macrophylla
  • Large-leaved Mitreola
  • Large-leaved False Foxglove

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Description

Mitreola macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Mitreola, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a creeping rhizome and thin, grass-like leaves. It grows in sunny, dry places, such as rocky slopes and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Mitreola macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitreola macrophylla is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitreola macrophylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Mitreola macrophylla

Mitreola macrophylla is native to the southeastern United States.

Mitreola macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitreola macrophylla?

Mitreola macrophylla

What are the common names of Mitreola macrophylla?

Large-leaved mitreola, Bigleaf mitreola

What is the natural habitat of Mitreola macrophylla?

It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist, wooded areas

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
De Hai Qin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Qin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985690-1: Based on the initial data import