Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
452212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Burret

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 732 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451544



Common Names

  • Microcos florida
  • Florida Microcos
  • Florida


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Synonyms

  • Grewia florida Miq. [unknown]

Description

Microcos florida (also called Florida Microcos, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown with large, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Microcos florida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in tropical climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcos florida has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcos florida is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Microcos florida

Microcos florida can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Microcos florida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcos florida?

Microcos florida

What is the common name of Microcos florida?

Florida Microcos

What is the growth habit of Microcos florida?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:834812-1: Based on the initial data import