Alberta magna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 258 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938143
Common Names
- Alberta Magna
- Magna Alberta
- Magna Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alberta magna (also called Great Alberta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the tropical rainforests of Angola, Cameroon, and Gabon. It is a shrub with large, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alberta magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alberta magna is a bright pink with a darker center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alberta magna can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Alberta magna
Alberta magna is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.
Species in the Alberta genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5681: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.