Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
macrostachyum
ID:
471673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 170 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471005

Common Names

  • Macrostachyum Lousewort
  • Macrostachyum Elephant's Head
  • Macrostachyum Elephant's Head Lousewort

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Synonyms

  • Phrynium adenocarpum (K.Schum.) Baker [unknown]
  • Phrynium benthamii Baker [unknown]
  • Phrynium macrophyllum Baker [unknown]
  • Phrynium macrostachyum Benth. [unknown]
  • Phrynium oxycarpum Baker [unknown]
  • Phyllodes adenocarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllodes macrophylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllodes macrostachya K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phyllodes oxycarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium adenocarpum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium arnoldianum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium macrophyllum (K.Schum.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium macrostachyum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium oxycarpum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sarcophrynium spicatum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Phrynium adenocarpum Baker P [unknown]

Description

Megaphrynium macrostachyum (also called Large-Spiked Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It typically grows in alpine meadows, subalpine forests, and rocky slopes. It has a slender stem and bright yellow flowers with long, narrow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Megaphrynium macrostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megaphrynium macrostachyum is a white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Megaphrynium macrostachyum can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Megaphrynium macrostachyum

Megaphrynium macrostachyum is found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Megaphrynium macrostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaphrynium macrostachyum?

Megaphrynium macrostachyum

What is the common name of Megaphrynium macrostachyum?

Macrostachyum Megaphrynium

What is the habitat of Megaphrynium macrostachyum?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

Species in the Marantaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254283: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.