Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
1584582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels ex Weeras. & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 250 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200027703



Common Names

  • Mitrephora calcarea
  • Chalky Mitrephora
  • Calcarea Mitrephora


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Description

Mitrephora calcarea (also called Calcareous Mitrephora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrephora calcarea is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitrephora calcarea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrephora calcarea is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mitrephora calcarea

Mitrephora calcarea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Mitrephora calcarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrephora calcarea?

Mitrephora calcarea

What is the common name of Mitrephora calcarea?

Calcareous mitrephora

What are the uses of Mitrephora calcarea?

The plant is used for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Mitrephora genus

Mitrephora keithii, Mitrephora maingayi, Mitrephora lanotan, Mitrephora longipetala, Mitrephora korthalsiana, Mitrephora glabra, Mitrephora grandiflora, Mitrephora harae, Mitrephora pictiflora, Mitrephora polypyrena, Mitrephora reflexa, Mitrephora rufescens, Mitrephora pallens, Mitrephora obtusa, Mitrephora simeuluensis, Mitrephora vittata, Mitrephora clemensiorum, Mitrephora samarensis, Mitrephora fragrans, Mitrephora diversifolia, Mitrephora ferruginea, Mitrephora weberi, Mitrephora vulpina, Mitrephora williamsii, Mitrephora winitii, Mitrephora woodii, Mitrephora andamanica, Mitrephora alba, Mitrephora basilanensis, Mitrephora cagayanensis, Mitrephora poilanei, Mitrephora petelotii, Mitrephora phanrangensis, Mitrephora sirikitiae, Mitrephora amdjahii, Mitrephora macrocarpa, Mitrephora kostermansii, Mitrephora endertii, Mitrephora multifolia, Mitrephora uniflora, Mitrephora sorsogonensis, Mitrephora sundaica, Mitrephora tomentosa, Mitrephora macclurei, Mitrephora heyneana, Mitrephora wangii, Mitrephora imbricatarum-apicum, Mitrephora calcarea, Mitrephora monocarpa, Mitrephora chulabhorniana,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438505-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.