Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
374386

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 124 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373718



Common Names

  • Miquelia caudata
  • Tailed Miquelia
  • Tailed Tree


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Description

Miquelia caudata (also called Caudate 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 caudata is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miquelia caudata 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 caudata 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 caudata

Miquelia caudata is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Miquelia caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miquelia caudata?

Miquelia caudata

What is the common name of Miquelia caudata?

Caudate Miquelia

Where is Miquelia caudata found?

Miquelia caudata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

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