Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
509209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Capuron) Callm., Phillipson & Buerki

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 30: 162 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508541

Common Names

  • Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus
  • Macrocarp Bathiorhamnus
  • Macrocarp African Violet

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Synonyms

  • Bathiorhamnus louvelii macrocarpus Capuron [unknown]

Description

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus (also called Large-fruited Bathiorhamnus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and covered lightly with the mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus can be found in Madagascar.

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus?

Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus

What is the common name of Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus?

Macrocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606418: Based on the initial data import
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.