Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
archboldianus
ID:
243597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 214 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242929



Common Names

  • Micrechites archboldianus
  • Archboldianus Magnolia
  • Archbold's Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus archboldianus (Merr. & L.M.Perry) P.I.Forst. [unknown]

Description

Micrechites archboldianus (also called Archbold's Micrechites, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Indonesia. 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 archboldianus 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 archboldianus 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 archboldianus

Micrechites archboldianus is native to Indonesia and can be found in the provinces of East Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.

Micrechites archboldianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites archboldianus?

Micrechites archboldianus

What type of plant is Micrechites archboldianus?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Micrechites archboldianus 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80317-1: Based on the initial data import