Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
serpyllifolius
ID:
243628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 5: 246 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242960



Common Names

  • Micrechites serpyllifolius
  • Serpyllifolius Magnolia
  • Thyme-Leaved Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Ichnocarpus serpyllifolius (Blume) P.I.Forst. [unknown]
  • Micrechites brachypetalus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Micrechites furcatus Ridl. [unknown]
  • Micrechites micranthus (Miq.) Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Micrechites schrieckii S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Micrechites tenuifolius Ridl. [unknown]
  • Otopetalum micranthum Miq. [unknown]
  • Trachelospermum philippinense Elmer [unknown]
  • Dischidia wallichii Wight [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera schrieckii Van Heurck & Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ficus serpyllifolia Blume [unknown]

Description

Micrechites serpyllifolius (also called Thyme-leaved 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 serpyllifolius 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 serpyllifolius is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Micrechites serpyllifolius

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

Micrechites serpyllifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrechites serpyllifolius?

Micrechites serpyllifolius

What are the common names of Micrechites serpyllifolius?

Serpyllifolius ginger

What is the natural habitat of Micrechites serpyllifolius?

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

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80339-1: Based on the initial data import