Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Gangop. & Chakrab.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 16: 44 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242950
Common Names
- Micrechites parkinsonii
- Parkinsonii Magnolia
- Parkinson's Magnolia
Synonyms
- Ichnocarpus parkinsonii (M.Gangop. & Chakrab.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]
Description
Micrechites parkinsonii (also called Parkinson'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 parkinsonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micrechites parkinsonii 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 parkinsonii
Micrechites parkinsonii is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.
Micrechites parkinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrechites parkinsonii?
Micrechites parkinsonii
What type of plant is Micrechites parkinsonii?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Micrechites parkinsonii originate from?
China
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,
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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,