Microcos cinnamomifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 770 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259008
Common Names
- Cinnamomifolia Microcos
- Cinnamomifolia Plant
- Cinnamomifolia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microcos cinnamomifolia (also called Cinnamon-leaved Microcos, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Nepal. It has a thick, succulent stem and is covered with small, white flowers. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests, grasslands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Microcos cinnamomifolia is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microcos cinnamomifolia is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microcos cinnamomifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Microcos cinnamomifolia
Microcos cinnamomifolia can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.
Microcos cinnamomifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcos cinnamomifolia?
Microcos cinnamomifolia
What is the family of Microcos cinnamomifolia?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Microcos cinnamomifolia?
Cinnamon-Leaf Microcos
Species in the Microcos genus
Microcos heterotricha, Microcos henrici, Microcos havilandii, Microcos grandifolia, Microcos gossweileri, Microcos bifida, Microcos barombiensis, Microcos argentata, Microcos antidesmifolia, Microcos grandiflora, Microcos calophylla, Microcos globulifera, Microcos florida, Microcos floribunda, Microcos fibrocarpa, Microcos erythrocarpa, Microcos branderhorstii, Microcos crassifolia, Microcos brassii, Microcos conocarpoides, Microcos conocarpa, Microcos chrysothyrsa, Microcos cerasifera, Microcos ceramensis, Microcos calymmatosepala, Microcos latistipulata, Microcos lanceolata, Microcos kinabaluensis, Microcos inflexa, Microcos impressinervia, Microcos hirsuta, Microcos laurifolia, Microcos latifolia, Microcos urbaniana, Microcos pentandra, Microcos peekelii, Microcos pearsonii, Microcos paucicostata, Microcos paniculata, Microcos pachyphylla, Microcos philippinensis, Microcos pinnatifida, Microcos mildbraedii, Microcos microthyrsa, Microcos membranifolia, Microcos malayana, Microcos loerzingii, Microcos ledermannii, Microcos opaca, Microcos ugandensis,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:834800-1: Based on the initial data import