Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
shenzhenensis
ID:
747455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lin Chen & F.W.Xing

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 469 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746788



Common Names

  • Microtropis shenzhenensis
  • Shenzhen Microtropis
  • Shenzhen's Microtropis


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Description

Microtropis shenzhenensis (also called 'Shenzhen Microtropis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microtropis shenzhenensis 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 shenzhenensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microtropis shenzhenensis 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 shenzhenensis

Microtropis shenzhenensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.

Microtropis shenzhenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microtropis shenzhenensis?

Microtropis shenzhenensis

What is the natural habitat of Microtropis shenzhenensis?

Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland

What are the common names of Microtropis shenzhenensis?

Shenzhen 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

Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
Lin Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lin Chen' in the authors string.