Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
pseudoperfoliatus
ID:
378739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 828 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378071

Common Names

  • Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus
  • Pseudoperfoliate Macrosolen
  • Pseudoperfoliate-Leaved Macrosolen

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus pseudoperfoliatus Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Elytranthe pseudoperfoliata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus (also called False-perfoliate Macrosolen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It needs a warm, humid, and sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus?

Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus

What is the common name of Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus?

False-perfoliate

What is the growth habit of Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb

Species in the Macrosolen genus

Macrosolen tubiflorus, Macrosolen globosus, Macrosolen macrophyllus, Macrosolen melintangensis, Macrosolen crassus, Macrosolen formosus, Macrosolen curtiflorus, Macrosolen papillosus, Macrosolen demesae, Macrosolen dianthus, Macrosolen flammeus, Macrosolen tetragonus, Macrosolen trigonus, Macrosolen surigaoensis, Macrosolen pusillus, Macrosolen platyphyllus, Macrosolen psilanthus, Macrosolen retusus, Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus, Macrosolen beccarii, Macrosolen amboinensis, Macrosolen ampullaceus, Macrosolen annamicus, Macrosolen barlowii, Macrosolen bellus, Macrosolen brandisianus, Macrosolen brevitubus, Macrosolen albicaulis, Macrosolen acunae, Macrosolen cochinchinensis, Macrosolen capitellatus, Macrosolen parasiticus, Macrosolen avenis, Macrosolen suberosus, Macrosolen bibracteolatus, Macrosolen robinsonii, Macrosolen tricolor, Macrosolen geminatus, Macrosolen andamanensis,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,