Miquelia reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
374417
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 312 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373749
Common Names
- Miquelia reticulata
- Netted Miquelia
- Netted Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miquelia reticulata (also called Reticulate 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 reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miquelia reticulata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miquelia reticulata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination is slow and can take up to 3 months.
Where to Find Miquelia reticulata
Miquelia reticulata is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Miquelia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miquelia reticulata?
Miquelia reticulata
What is the common name of Miquelia reticulata?
Netted Miquelia
Where is Miquelia reticulata found?
Miquelia reticulata 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2366983: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.