Status:
valid
Authors:
(Valeton) A.P.Davis
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 56 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335973
Common Names
- Amaracarpus major
- Major Amaracarpus
- Amaracarpus Orchid
Synonyms
- Amaracarpus braunianus major Valeton [valid]
Description
Amaracarpus major (also called Large Amaracarpus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amaracarpus major can be used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaracarpus major is large and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amaracarpus major 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 stem cutting with a few leaves and place it in a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Amaracarpus major
Amaracarpus major is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas near rivers and streams.
Amaracarpus major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amaracarpus major?
Amaracarpus major
What are the common names of Amaracarpus major?
Large amaracarpus
What is the natural habitat of Amaracarpus major?
Amaracarpus major is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Amaracarpus genus
Amaracarpus kochii,
Amaracarpus grandifolius,
Amaracarpus floribundus,
Amaracarpus grandiflorus,
Amaracarpus major,
Amaracarpus nematopodus,
Amaracarpus acuminatus,
Amaracarpus anomalus,
Amaracarpus attenuatus,
Amaracarpus belensis,
Amaracarpus brassii,
Amaracarpus braunianus,
Amaracarpus calcicola,
Amaracarpus compactus,
Amaracarpus cuneifolius,
Amaracarpus doormanniensis,
Amaracarpus idenburgensis,
Amaracarpus ledermannii,
Amaracarpus montanus,
Amaracarpus nouhuizii,
Amaracarpus novoguineensis,
Amaracarpus nymanii,
Amaracarpus papuanus,
Amaracarpus pubescens,
Amaracarpus rhombifolius,
Amaracarpus schlechteri,
Amaracarpus syzygifolius,
Amaracarpus trichocalyx,
Amaracarpus wichmannii,
Amaracarpus xanthocarpus,
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,