Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
haughtii
ID:
1427776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.H.Maxwell) L.P.Queiroz & Snak

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys164: 96 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443941


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Description

Macropsychanthus haughtii (also called 'Haught's Carpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub with green, pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macropsychanthus haughtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropsychanthus haughtii is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropsychanthus haughtii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Macropsychanthus haughtii should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Macropsychanthus haughtii

Macropsychanthus haughtii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Macropsychanthus haughtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Macropsychanthus haughtii

What is the common name of this plant?

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Species in the Macropsychanthus genus

Macropsychanthus lauterbachii, Macropsychanthus dolichobotrys, Macropsychanthus mindanaensis, Macropsychanthus apiculatus, Macropsychanthus aureus, Macropsychanthus bicolor, Macropsychanthus circinatus, Macropsychanthus comosus, Macropsychanthus coriaceus, Macropsychanthus dictyoneurus, Macropsychanthus duckei, Macropsychanthus edulis, Macropsychanthus erectus, Macropsychanthus flexuosus, Macropsychanthus funalis, Macropsychanthus glabrus, Macropsychanthus grandiflorus, Macropsychanthus grandistipulus, Macropsychanthus haughtii, Macropsychanthus hexander, Macropsychanthus hispidimarginatus, Macropsychanthus huberi, Macropsychanthus jamesonii, Macropsychanthus javanicus, Macropsychanthus latifolius, Macropsychanthus macrocarpus, Macropsychanthus malacocarpus, Macropsychanthus marginatus, Macropsychanthus megacarpus, Macropsychanthus mollicomus, Macropsychanthus pulcher, Macropsychanthus purpureus, Macropsychanthus rigidus, Macropsychanthus ruddiae, Macropsychanthus rufescens, Macropsychanthus scaber, Macropsychanthus schimpffii, Macropsychanthus schottii, Macropsychanthus sclerocarpus, Macropsychanthus ucayalinus, Macropsychanthus umbrinus, Macropsychanthus violaceus, Macropsychanthus wilsonii, Macropsychanthus ferrugineus, Macropsychanthus magnus,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Richard Howard Maxwell (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Maxwell' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Cristiane Snak (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snak' in the authors string.