Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
capensis
ID:
243660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 25: 630 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242992



Common Names

  • Micrococca capensis
  • Capensis Magnolia
  • Cape Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Claoxylon capense Baill. [unknown]

Description

Micrococca capensis (also called Cape Micrococca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micrococca capensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrococca capensis is a small shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Micrococca capensis

Micrococca capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape.

Micrococca capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrococca capensis?

Micrococca capensis

What are the common names of Micrococca capensis?

Cape micrococca

What is the natural habitat of Micrococca capensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

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-126958: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.