Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
megalocarpa
ID:
1245278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chatrou

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 136 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244616

Common Names

  • Klarobelia megalocarpa
  • Klarobelia
  • Klarobelia megalocarpa

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Description

Klarobelia megalocarpa (also called Klarobelia grandiflora, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with a spreading habit. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It has small, bright green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Klarobelia megalocarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Klarobelia megalocarpa has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Klarobelia megalocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.

Where to Find Klarobelia megalocarpa

Klarobelia megalocarpa is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Ecuador and Peru.

Klarobelia megalocarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Klarobelia megalocarpa?

Large-fruited Klarobelia

What is the growth habit of Klarobelia megalocarpa?

It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.

What is the best soil type for Klarobelia megalocarpa?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References