Microsteira ambongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambongensis
ID:
450608
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arènes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 21: 24 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449940
Common Names
- Ambongous Microsteira
- Microsteira ambongensis
- Ambongous Microsteira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira ambongensis (also called Common Microsteira, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forest understories and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira ambongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microsteira ambongensis is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira ambongensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Microsteira ambongensis
Microsteira ambongensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Microsteira ambongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsteira ambongensis?
Microsteira ambongensis
What is the common name of Microsteira ambongensis?
Ambong Microsteira
What is the natural habitat of Microsteira ambongensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Microsteira genus
Microsteira tulearensis, Microsteira sclerophylla, Microsteira besomatensis, Microsteira ampihamensis, Microsteira ambovombensis, Microsteira ambongensis, Microsteira glaucifolia, Microsteira perrieri, Microsteira microcarpa, Microsteira macrophylla, Microsteira ivohibensis, Microsteira humbertii, Microsteira grandiflora, Microsteira brickavillensis, Microsteira glabrifolia, Microsteira firingalavae, Microsteira eriophylla, Microsteira decaryi, Microsteira diotostigma, Microsteira gracilis, Microsteira chorigyna, Microsteira paniculata, Microsteira radamae, Microsteira curtisii, Microsteira axillaris, Microsteira pluriseta, Microsteira floribunda,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:557294-1: Based on the initial data import