Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
1135707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 182: 713 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135045

Common Names

  • Omalocarpus macrophyllus
  • Macrophyllus Omalocarpus
  • Large-Leaf Omalocarpus

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Description

Omalocarpus macrophyllus (also called Large-leaved Omalocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Omalocarpus macrophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omalocarpus macrophyllus is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omalocarpus macrophyllus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.

Where to Find Omalocarpus macrophyllus

Omalocarpus macrophyllus is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Omalocarpus genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References