Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
wightii
ID:
243674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243006



Common Names

  • Micrococca wightii
  • Wightii Micrococca
  • Wightii Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Claoxylon wightii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Micrococca wightii (also called Wight's 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 wightii is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micrococca wightii var. angustata (Susila & N.P.Balakr.) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts
Micrococca wightii var. glabrata (Susila & N.P.Balakr.) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts
Micrococca wightii var. hirsuta (Hook.f.) Prain
Micrococca wightii var. wightii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micrococca wightii 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 wightii 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 wightii

Micrococca wightii is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Micrococca wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrococca wightii?

Micrococca wightii

What is the family of Micrococca wightii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Micrococca wightii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-126971: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.