Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
polyanthus
ID:
243619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 457 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242951



Common Names

  • Micrechites polyanthus
  • Polyanthus Magnolia
  • Many-Flowered Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus baillonii (Pierre ex Spire) Lý [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus himalaicus T.Yamaz. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus polyanthus (Blume) P.I.Forst. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus pubiflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus radicans Wall. [unknown]
  • Micrechites baillonii Pierre ex Spire [unknown]
  • Micrechites ellipticus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Micrechites ellipticus scortechinii King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Micrechites ferrugineus Pit. [unknown]
  • Micrechites lachnocarpus Tsiang [unknown]
  • Micrechites malipoensis parvifolius Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Micrechites pubiflorus (Hook.f.) Kerr [unknown]
  • Micrechites radicans Markgr. [unknown]
  • Micrechites rehderianus Tsiang [unknown]
  • Micrechites sabitae R.N.De & V.Naray. [unknown]
  • Micrechites scortechinii (King & Gamble) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana polyantha Blume [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus sabitae (R.N.De & V.Naray.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]
  • Ichnocarpus sabitae laxiflorus (R.N.De & V.Naray.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]
  • Micrechites sabitae laxiflorus R.N.De & V.Naray. [unknown]

Description

Micrechites polyanthus (also called Polyanthus 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 polyanthus 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 polyanthus 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 polyanthus

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

Micrechites polyanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites polyanthus?

Micrechites polyanthus

What are the common names of Micrechites polyanthus?

Polyanthus ginger

What is the natural habitat of Micrechites polyanthus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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