Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
volkensii
ID:
243673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 25: 631 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243005



Common Names

  • Micrococca volkensii
  • Volkensii Micrococca
  • Volkensii Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Claoxylon volkensii Pax [unknown]

Description

Micrococca volkensii (also called Volkens' 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 volkensii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micrococca volkensii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrococca volkensii 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 volkensii

Micrococca volkensii is native to Kenya and can be found in the provinces of Central, Coast, Eastern, Nairobi, and Rift Valley.

Micrococca volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrococca volkensii?

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What is the family of Micrococca volkensii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Micrococca volkensii?

Volkensii

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-126970: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.