Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
oligantha
ID:
1268232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Freeman

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 73: 288 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267570



Common Names

  • Oligantha Microtropis
  • Oligantha Microtropis
  • Oligantha Microtropis


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Uses & Benefits

Microtropis oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is known for its bright, showy flowers and its long flowering season. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microtropis oligantha 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 oligantha is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Microtropis oligantha

Microtropis oligantha is native to China and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Anhui, Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.

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,

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