Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoellner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Valparaiso 6: 13 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570114
Common Names
- Bowlesia macrophysa
- Macrophysa Bowlesia
- Bowlesia Macrophysa
Description
Bowlesia macrophysa (also called Bowlesia macrophysus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, thickets, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bowlesia macrophysa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bowlesia macrophysa has white flowers with yellow centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bowlesia macrophysa is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Bowlesia macrophysa
Bowlesia macrophysa is native to South America.
Bowlesia macrophysa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bowlesia macrophysa?
Bowlesia macrophysa
What is the common name of Bowlesia macrophysa?
Large-leaved Bowlesia
What is the natural habitat of Bowlesia macrophysa?
It is native to South America
Species in the Bowlesia genus
Bowlesia argenticaulis,
Bowlesia flabilis,
Bowlesia hieronymusii,
Bowlesia incana,
Bowlesia lobata,
Bowlesia macrophysa,
Bowlesia palmata,
Bowlesia paposana,
Bowlesia platanifolia,
Bowlesia ruiz-lealii,
Bowlesia setigera,
Bowlesia sodiroana,
Bowlesia tenella,
Bowlesia tropaeolifolia,
Bowlesia uncinata,
Bowlesia venturii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,