Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
dehuaensis
ID:
1286658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.S.Huang & Y.Y.Lin

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 28: 458 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285996



Common Names

  • Microtropis dehuaensis
  • Dehuaensis Microtropis
  • Dehuaensis Microtropis Tree


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Description

Microtropis dehuaensis (also called Microtropis dehuaensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has small, bright green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Microtropis dehuaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microtropis dehuaensis are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microtropis dehuaensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The shrub should be watered regularly, and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Microtropis dehuaensis

Microtropis dehuaensis is native to China. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50333888: Based on the initial data import
Zhi Sen Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.S.Huang' in the authors string.
Yan Yun Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Lin' in the authors string.