Phrynium macrocephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalum
ID:
492128
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kais. Wilh. Land : 30 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491460
Common Names
- Macrocephalum Phrynium
- Macrocephalum Leaf
- Macro Phrynium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phrynium macrocephalum (also called Giant phrynium, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is found in moist, evergreen forests. It has white to pink flowers and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium macrocephalum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phrynium macrocephalum has small yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phrynium macrocephalum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Phrynium macrocephalum
Phrynium macrocephalum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Phrynium macrocephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium macrocephalum?
Phrynium macrocephalum
What is the common name of Phrynium macrocephalum?
Macrocephalum
What is the natural habitat of Phrynium macrocephalum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
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,
References
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:797751-1: Based on the initial data import