Microtropis cerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerocarpa
ID:
1553437
Status:
valid
Authors:
Savinov & Nuraliev
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 387(2): 141. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033216
Common Names
- Microtropis cerocarpa
- Microtropis Cerocarpa
- Microtropis Cerocarp
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microtropis cerocarpa (also called Cerocarpa Microtropis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microtropis cerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and to reduce fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microtropis cerocarpa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microtropis cerocarpa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a potting mix. Air layering is done by wounding a stem and covering it with a damp sphagnum moss. Once roots have formed, the stem can be cut and planted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Microtropis cerocarpa
Microtropis cerocarpa is native to China.
Microtropis cerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microtropis cerocarpa?
Microtropis cerocarpa
What are the common names of Microtropis cerocarpa?
Cerocarpa microtropis
What is the natural habitat of Microtropis cerocarpa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Microtropis genus
Microtropis grandifolia, Microtropis keningauensis, Microtropis crassifolia, Microtropis gagei, Microtropis elliptica, Microtropis fascicularis, Microtropis lanceolata, Microtropis curranii, Microtropis ovata, Microtropis kinabaluensis, Microtropis platyphylla, Microtropis latifolia, Microtropis longifolia, Microtropis microcarpa, Microtropis macrocarpa, Microtropis chlorocarpa, Microtropis apiculata, Microtropis argentea, Microtropis beddomei, Microtropis bivalvis, Microtropis stocksii, Microtropis sumatrana, Microtropis tenuis, Microtropis tetrameris, Microtropis valida, Microtropis wallichiana, Microtropis sarawakensis, Microtropis ramiflora, Microtropis rhynchocarpa, Microtropis rigida, Microtropis scottii, Microtropis sabahensis, Microtropis zeylanica, Microtropis xizangensis, Microtropis longicarpa, Microtropis daweishanensis, Microtropis shenzhenensis, Microtropis oligantha, Microtropis wui, Microtropis pallens, Microtropis malipoensis, Microtropis thyrsiflora, Microtropis semipaniculata, Microtropis pyramidalis, Microtropis sphaerocarpa, Microtropis submembranacea, Microtropis japonica, Microtropis fallax, Microtropis tetragona, Microtropis triflora,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,