Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
944256

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 401 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943594

Common Names

  • Largeleaf Buttonweed
  • Largeleaf Diodia
  • Macrophylla Diodia

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Description

Diodia macrophylla (also called Diodia macrophylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a single trunk that is covered in a grey bark and can grow up to 4 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have a leathery texture. It can be found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Diodia macrophylla has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to control erosion on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diodia macrophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and green fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves and a single stem. They have a light green color and a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diodia macrophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Diodia macrophylla

Diodia macrophylla is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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-62014: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.