Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
squamosa
ID:
472749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hua

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 12: 422 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472081



Common Names

  • Squamosa Microdracoides
  • Squamosa Microdracoides
  • Squamosa Microdracoides


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Description

Microdracoides squamosa (also called Squamous Microdracoides, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Microdracoides squamosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its timber is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microdracoides squamosa has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, dry, woody fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microdracoides squamosa is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The seeds should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.

Where to Find Microdracoides squamosa

Microdracoides squamosa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Microdracoides squamosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microdracoides squamosa?

Microdracoides squamosa

What is the common name of Microdracoides squamosa?

Scaly Microdracoides

What is the natural habitat of Microdracoides squamosa?

Dry, sandy or rocky areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Microdracoides genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177204-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].