Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
243611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang & P.T.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 381 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242943



Common Names

  • Micrechites malipoensis
  • Malipoensis Magnolia
  • Malipo Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus malipoensis (Tsiang & P.T.Li) D.J.Middleton [unknown]

Description

Micrechites malipoensis (also called Malipo Micrechites, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to China. 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 malipoensis 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 malipoensis 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 malipoensis

Micrechites malipoensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Micrechites malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites malipoensis?

Micrechites malipoensis

What type of plant is Micrechites malipoensis?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Micrechites malipoensis 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

Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80327-1: Based on the initial data import