Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 25: 629 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243001
Common Names
- Micrococca oligandra
- Oligandra Micrococca
- Oligandra Magnolia
Synonyms
- Micrococca oligandra pubescens Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Claoxylon longifolium Baill. [unknown]
- Claoxylon oligandrum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Micrococca oligandra (also called Few-flowered Micrococca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to India. 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 oligandra is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Micrococca oligandra is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with white, four-petaled flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micrococca oligandra 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 oligandra
Micrococca oligandra is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.
Micrococca oligandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrococca oligandra?
Micrococca oligandra
What is the family of Micrococca oligandra?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Micrococca oligandra?
Oligandra
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,