Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
anomala
ID:
244336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 458 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243668



Common Names

  • Microplumeria anomala
  • Anomala Microplumeria
  • Anomala Tree


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Synonyms

  • Microplumeria sprucei Baill. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma anomalum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Aspidosperma sessile Huber [unknown]
  • Cylindrosperma anomalum Ducke [unknown]
  • Microplumeria anomala parvifolia Monach. [unknown]

Description

Microplumeria anomala (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microplumeria anomala is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microplumeria anomala has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microplumeria anomala is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microplumeria anomala

Microplumeria anomala can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Microplumeria anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microplumeria anomala?

Microplumeria anomala

What is the natural habitat of Microplumeria anomala?

It is native to the Philippines

What is the flower color of Microplumeria anomala?

The flowers are white

Species in the Microplumeria genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127601: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.