Micrechites glaber - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaber
ID:
797562
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 383 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796895
Common Names
- Micrechites glaber
- Glabrous Micrechites
- Glaber Micrechites
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micrechites glaber (also called Glabrous Micrechites, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has simple, opposite, elliptic-oblong leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Micrechites glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micrechites glaber has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micrechites glaber is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Micrechites glaber
Micrechites glaber is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Micrechites glaber FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrechites glaber?
Micrechites glaber
What type of plant is Micrechites glaber?
It is a shrub
Where is Micrechites glaber found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Micrechites genus
Micrechites andamanicus, Micrechites archboldianus, Micrechites jacquetii, Micrechites malipoensis, Micrechites novoguineensis, Micrechites parkinsonii, Micrechites polyanthus, Micrechites rhombifolius, Micrechites serpyllifolius, Micrechites glaber, Micrechites grandiflorus, Micrechites warianus, Micrechites lancifolia,
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
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439756-2: Based on the initial data import