Status:
valid
Authors:
Danser
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 343 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074985
Common Names
- Avenis
- Macrosolen
- Avenis Macrosolen
Uses & Benefits
Macrosolen avenis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macrosolen avenis are yellow and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Macrosolen avenis can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Macrosolen avenis
Macrosolen avenis can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.
Species in the Macrosolen genus
Macrosolen tubiflorus,
Macrosolen globosus,
Macrosolen macrophyllus,
Macrosolen melintangensis,
Macrosolen crassus,
Macrosolen formosus,
Macrosolen curtiflorus,
Macrosolen papillosus,
Macrosolen demesae,
Macrosolen dianthus,
Macrosolen flammeus,
Macrosolen tetragonus,
Macrosolen trigonus,
Macrosolen surigaoensis,
Macrosolen pusillus,
Macrosolen platyphyllus,
Macrosolen psilanthus,
Macrosolen retusus,
Macrosolen pseudoperfoliatus,
Macrosolen beccarii,
Macrosolen amboinensis,
Macrosolen ampullaceus,
Macrosolen annamicus,
Macrosolen barlowii,
Macrosolen bellus,
Macrosolen brandisianus,
Macrosolen brevitubus,
Macrosolen albicaulis,
Macrosolen acunae,
Macrosolen cochinchinensis,
Macrosolen capitellatus,
Macrosolen parasiticus,
Macrosolen avenis,
Macrosolen suberosus,
Macrosolen bibracteolatus,
Macrosolen robinsonii,
Macrosolen tricolor,
Macrosolen geminatus,
Macrosolen andamanensis,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,