Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Bedell ex S.Dressler
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 955 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239738
Common Names
- Marcgraviastrum Gigantophyllum
- Giganticleaf Marcgraviastrum
- Giganticleaf Plant
Description
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum (also called Giant-Leaf Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Marcgraviaceae family. It is a woody vine with large, leathery leaves and is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in humid tropical forests, usually growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide ground cover and to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum is a deciduous shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 6 feet tall and has an upright, spreading habit. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum is native to Central and South America and can be found in Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum?
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum
What is the common name of Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum?
Giant-leaved Marcgraviastrum
What is the natural habitat of Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Marcgraviastrum genus
Marcgraviastrum subsessile,
Marcgraviastrum pendulum,
Marcgraviastrum mixtum,
Marcgraviastrum apaporensis,
Marcgraviastrum grandiflorum,
Marcgraviastrum vogelii,
Marcgraviastrum sodiroi,
Marcgraviastrum pauciflorum,
Marcgraviastrum macrocarpum,
Marcgraviastrum gigantophyllum,
Marcgraviastrum cuneifolium,
Marcgraviastrum delpinianum,
Marcgraviastrum obovatum,
Marcgraviastrum glossostipum,
Marcgraviastrum elegans,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii,
Marcgravia elegans,
Marcgravia fosbergiana,
Marcgravia eichleriana,
Marcgravia evenia,
Marcgravia domingensis,
Marcgravia coriacea,
Marcgravia caudata,
Marcgravia brachysepala,
Marcgravia sororopaniana,
Marcgravia tobagensis,
Marcgravia stonei,
Marcgravia serrae,
Marcgravia schippii,
Marcgravia rubra,
Marcgravia roonii,
Marcgravia rectiflora,
Marcgravia purpurea,
Marcgravia sprucei,
Marcgravia trianae,
Marcgravia maguirei,
Marcgravia punctifolia,
Marcgravia nubicola,
Marcgravia nepenthoides,
Marcgravia brownei,
Marcgravia mexicana,
Marcgravia pedunculosa,
Marcgravia patellulifera,
Marcgravia oligandra,
Marcgravia crassicostata,
Marcgravia crenata,
Marcgravia dasyantha,
Marcgravia macroscypha,
Marcgravia myriostigma,
Marcgravia neurophylla,
Marcgravia oblongifolia,
Marcgravia salicifolia,
Marcgravia stenonectaria,
Marcgravia subcaudata,
Marcgravia weberbaueri,
Marcgravia sintenisii,
Marcgravia atropunctata,
Marcgravia nervosa,
Marcgravia pittieri,
Marcgravia polyantha,
Marcgravia longifolia,
Marcgravia trinitatis,
Marcgravia flagellaris,
Marcgravia williamsii,
Marcgravia gentlei,