Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
megaphylla
ID:
387542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 292 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386874

Common Names

  • Acranthera megaphylla
  • Large-Leaved Acranthera
  • Large-Leaved False Ginger

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Description

Acranthera megaphylla (also called White-flowered Acranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera megaphylla is an attractive ornamental plant that is grown for its bright yellow flowers and lush foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera megaphylla has small, white, five-petaled flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera megaphylla is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acranthera megaphylla

Acranthera megaphylla can be found in New Guinea.

Acranthera megaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera megaphylla?

Acranthera megaphylla

What is the common name of Acranthera megaphylla?

Large-leaf Acranthera

Where is Acranthera megaphylla native to?

Mexico

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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