Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Q.W.Lin & Z.X.Zhang
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
2010
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 143 (2010)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746757
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Microtropis daweishanensis
- Dawei Microtropis
- Dawei Microtropis Vine
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Microtropis daweishanensis (also called Daweishan Microtropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to China. It grows in dry habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Microtropis daweishanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Microtropis daweishanensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Microtropis daweishanensis is a small shrub that is native to China. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Microtropis daweishanensis
                        
                            Microtropis daweishanensis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It can be found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Microtropis daweishanensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Microtropis daweishanensis?
Microtropis daweishanensis
What is the common name of Microtropis daweishanensis?
Dawei Microtropis
Where is Microtropis daweishanensis found?
China
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Zhi Xiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
 Qin Wen Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.W.Lin' in the authors string.