Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1268638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.M.Shui & W.H.Chen

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 24: 707 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267976



Common Names

  • Microtropis malipoensis
  • Malipoensis Microtropis
  • Microtropis


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Description

Microtropis malipoensis (also called Malipo Microtropis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Celastraceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall and is native to the Yunnan province of China. It is found in moist, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microtropis malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microtropis malipoensis has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microtropis malipoensis is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Microtropis malipoensis

Microtropis malipoensis is native to China.

Microtropis malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microtropis malipoensis?

Microtropis malipoensis

What is the family of Microtropis malipoensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Microtropis malipoensis?

Malipo Microtropis

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-50229376: Based on the initial data import
Yu Min Shui (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Shui' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.