Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
inundata
ID:
472473

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.E.Berry & Wiedenh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 127 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471805



Common Names

  • Inundated Micrandra
  • Inundated Tree-Fern
  • Inundated Tree Fern


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Description

Micrandra inundata (also called 'Water-loving Micrandra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and glossy green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Micrandra inundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micrandra inundata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrandra inundata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Micrandra inundata

Micrandra inundata is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Micrandra inundata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrandra inundata?

Micrandra inundata

What is the common name of Micrandra inundata?

Inundated Micrandra

What is the natural habitat of Micrandra inundata?

Tropical rainforests in South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254419: Based on the initial data import
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.
Alex C. Wiedenhoeft: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiedenh.' in the authors string.