Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
andamanicus
ID:
243596

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gangop. & Chakrab.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 16: 42 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242928



Common Names

  • Micrechites andamanicus
  • Andamanicus Magnolia
  • Andaman Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus andamanica (M.Gangop. & Chakrab.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]

Description

Micrechites andamanicus (also called Andaman Micrechites, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to India and Thailand. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micrechites andamanicus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrechites andamanicus is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Micrechites andamanicus

Micrechites andamanicus is native to India and can be found in the Andaman Islands.

Micrechites andamanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites andamanicus?

Micrechites andamanicus

What type of plant is Micrechites andamanicus?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Micrechites andamanicus originate from?

China

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
Mohan Gangopadhyay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gangop.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961367-1: Based on the initial data import