Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 524 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242998
Common Names
- Micrococca malaccensis
- Malaccensis Magnolia
- Malacca Magnolia
Description
Micrococca malaccensis (also called Malacca Micrococca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Malaysia. 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 malaccensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micrococca malaccensis 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 malaccensis
Micrococca malaccensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in the states of Johor and Pahang.
Micrococca malaccensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrococca malaccensis?
Micrococca malaccensis
What are the common names of Micrococca malaccensis?
Malacca micrococca
What is the natural habitat of Micrococca malaccensis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
Species in the Micrococca genus
Micrococca beddomei,
Micrococca capensis,
Micrococca holstii,
Micrococca humblotiana,
Micrococca johorica,
Micrococca lancifolia,
Micrococca malaccensis,
Micrococca mercurialis,
Micrococca oligandra,
Micrococca scariosa,
Micrococca volkensii,
Micrococca wightii,
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,