Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
jacquetii
ID:
243609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. Apocyn. : 48 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242941



Common Names

  • Micrechites jacquetii
  • Jacquetii Magnolia
  • Jacquet's Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus jacquetii (Pierre ex Spire) D.J.Middleton [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus oliganthus Tsiang [unknown]

Description

Micrechites jacquetii (also called Jacquet'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 jacquetii 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 jacquetii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Micrechites jacquetii

Micrechites jacquetii is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Micrechites jacquetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites jacquetii?

Micrechites jacquetii

What type of plant is Micrechites jacquetii?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Micrechites jacquetii originate from?

China

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