Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
macropodum
ID:
566161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 328. 1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565493

Common Names

  • Biophytum macropodum
  • Long-stalked Biophytum
  • Long-stalked Leaf-flower

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Description

Biophytum macropodum (also called Long-stalked Biophytum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum macropodum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum macropodum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum macropodum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature shrubs and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Biophytum macropodum requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Biophytum macropodum

Biophytum macropodum is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Biophytum macropodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum macropodum?

Biophytum macropodum

What type of plant is Biophytum macropodum?

Herb

Where does Biophytum macropodum grow?

Brazil

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676157: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.