Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
corniculata
ID:
244361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) A.Juss. ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 49 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243693



Common Names

  • Microstachys corniculata
  • Corniculate Microstachys
  • Microstachys


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Synonyms

  • Microstachys bicornis A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Microstachys crotonoides (Mart. & Zucc.) Klotzsch ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Microstachys fruticulosa (H.Karst.) H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Microstachys guianensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Microstachys micrantha Benth. [unknown]
  • Microstachys polymorpha Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Microstachys vahlii (Spreng.) A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania boliviana Rusby [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata (Vahl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata acalyphoides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata blepharophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata campestris (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata discopoda Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata egensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata fallax Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata fallax (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata fischeri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata guianensis (Klotzsch) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata hassleriana Chodat [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata heterophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata leptoclada Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata longifolia (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata longifolia (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata lurida Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata micrantha (Benth.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata microdendron Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata obtusifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata olfersiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata ovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata parvifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata patula (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata petiolaris Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata poeppigii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata pohlii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata potamophila Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata prostrata (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata psilophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata rufescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata salicifolia (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata salicifolia (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata scabra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata sellowiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata transiens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata velutina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata villaricensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa (Mart.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa campestris Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa fallax (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa microdendron Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa obtusifolia Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa olfersiana Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa ovata Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa parvifolia Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa pohlii Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa psilophylla Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa scabra Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa sellowiana Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa transiens Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa velutina (Müll.Arg. ex DC.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida patula Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania linearifolia Lanj. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania mexicana Brandegee [unknown]
  • Sebastiania micrantha (Benth.) Lanj. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia fischeri Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia genuina Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia leptoclada Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia longifolia Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania salicifolia lurida Pax [unknown]
  • Stillingia campestris Baill. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Stillingia corniculata (Vahl) Baill. [unknown]
  • Stillingia prostrata Baill. [unknown]
  • Stillingia sellowiana Baill. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Stillingia velutina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia bicornis Vahl ex A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Tragia corniculata Vahl [unknown]
  • Tragia pilosa Vell. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys campestris Mart. ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys pahlii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys sellowiana Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys velutina Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata erecta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata olfersiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragiopsis fruticulosa H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys acalyphoides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys dubia Wawra [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys longifolia Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys patula Mart. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys patula dubia (Wawra) Wawra [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys prostrata Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys salicifolia Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys tragioides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania glandulosa genuina Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata tragioides Pax [unknown]

Description

Microstachys corniculata (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microstachys corniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microstachys corniculata is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstachys corniculata is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microstachys corniculata

Microstachys corniculata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Microstachys corniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstachys corniculata?

Microstachys corniculata

What is the family of Microstachys corniculata?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Microstachys corniculata?

Tropical rainforest

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-127629: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.