Microcos pentandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 792 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451648
Common Names
- Microcos Pentandra
- Pentandra Microcos
- Pentandra Microcos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microcos pentandra (also called Five-Stamen Microcos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has a rhizome root system and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Microcos pentandra is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microcos pentandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microcos pentandra is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Microcos pentandra
Microcos pentandra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and parts of Asia.
Microcos pentandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcos pentandra?
Microcos pentandra
What are the common names of Microcos pentandra?
Five-stamened Microcos
What is the natural habitat of Microcos pentandra?
It is native to Thailand and grows in wet, shady forests.
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:834849-1: Based on the initial data import