Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1335497

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex Hook.f.) K.M.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 21: 54 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347951


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Description

Singaporandia macrophylla (also called Singaporean Singaporandia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Singapore. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Singaporandia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Singaporandia macrophylla has large, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Singaporandia macrophylla is a shrub species that is native to Singapore. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and layering should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Singaporandia macrophylla

Singaporandia macrophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Singaporandia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Singaporandia macrophylla?

Singaporandia macrophylla

What type of plant is Singaporandia macrophylla?

Fern

Where is Singaporandia macrophylla found?

Singapore

Species in the Singaporandia 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.