Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
236959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 792 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236291



Common Names

  • Mareya micrantha
  • Small-flowered Mareya
  • Mareya


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Synonyms

  • Mareya leonensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Mareya micrantha leonensis (Benth.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mareya micrantha nitida Beille [unknown]
  • Mareya spicata Baill. [unknown]
  • Mareya spicata leonensis (Benth.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mareya spicata micrantha (Benth.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha leonensis Benth. [unknown]
  • Acalypha micrantha Benth. [unknown]

Description

Mareya micrantha (also called Micrantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Mareya micrantha is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mareya micrantha has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a pale green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mareya micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Mareya micrantha

Mareya micrantha is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Mareya micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mareya micrantha?

Mareya micrantha

What is the family of Mareya micrantha?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Mareya micrantha?

Small-flowered Mareya

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References