Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
374377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Mast. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 247 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373709



Common Names

  • Miquelia assamica
  • Assam Miquelia
  • Assam Tree


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Synonyms

  • Jenkinsia assamica Griff. [unknown]

Description

Miquelia assamica (also called Assam miquelia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miquelia assamica is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miquelia assamica has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three or more. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miquelia assamica is a small evergreen tree native to India and Bangladesh. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Miquelia assamica

Miquelia assamica is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

Miquelia assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miquelia assamica?

Miquelia assamica

What is the common name of Miquelia assamica?

Assam Miquelia

What is the natural habitat of Miquelia assamica?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America

Species in the Miquelia genus

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962190-1: Based on the initial data import