Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
umbellam
ID:
374420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 203 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373752



Common Names

  • Miquelia umbellam
  • Umbel Miquelia
  • Umbel Tree


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Description

Miquelia umbellam (also called Umbel 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 umbellam 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 umbellam 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Miquelia umbellam 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 umbellam

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

Miquelia umbellam FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miquelia umbellam?

Miquelia umbellam

What is the common name of Miquelia umbellam?

Umbel Miquelia

Where is Miquelia umbellam found?

Miquelia umbellam 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,