Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stauntoniana
ID:
1221450

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 551 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220788



Common Names

  • Staunton's Microcos
  • Microcos Stauntoniana
  • Stauntoniana Microcos


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Description

Microcos stauntoniana (also called Staunton's Microcos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to South Asia and typically grows in moist, open woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Microcos stauntoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcos stauntoniana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcos stauntoniana is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Microcos stauntoniana

Microcos stauntoniana can be found in China, in the Yunnan province.

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,

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