Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1228635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 731 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227973





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Description

Microcos coriacea (also called Microcos paniculata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Microcos coriacea is used as a source of firewood and charcoal. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather. The wood is also used for making furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcos coriacea has small, yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcos coriacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in an area with some shelter from strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microcos coriacea

Microcos coriacea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,