Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Koechlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 158 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471014
Common Names
- Velutinum Lousewort
- Velutinum Elephant's Head
- Velutinum Elephant's Head Lousewort
Synonyms
- Phrynium velutinum Baker [illegitimate]
- Sarcophrynium velutinum K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Megaphrynium velutinum (also called Velvet 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 velutinum 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 velutinum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Megaphrynium velutinum 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 velutinum
Megaphrynium velutinum is found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Megaphrynium velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megaphrynium velutinum?
Megaphrynium velutinum
What is the common name of Megaphrynium velutinum?
Velvet lousewort
What are the characteristics of Megaphrynium velutinum?
Megaphrynium velutinum is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately divided and the flowers are yellow or white in color.
Species in the Megaphrynium genus
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,