Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
abairana
ID:
1306636

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Romero & Woodgyer

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(2)-22: 2. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319090



Common Names

  • Microlicia abairana
  • Abairana
  • Microlicia


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Description

Microlicia abairana (also called Abaira's Microlicia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows up to 10 m tall and has elliptic leaves with a glossy upper surface and a pale underside. It is found in lowland and montane forest, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Microlicia abairana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlicia abairana has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia abairana is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be grown in a sunny location in a well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Microlicia abairana

Microlicia abairana is found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

Microlicia abairana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlicia abairana?

Microlicia abairana

What is the family of Microlicia abairana?

Melastomataceae

What is the habitat of Microlicia abairana?

Dry rocky areas

Species in the Microlicia genus

Microlicia bahiensis, Microlicia carrasci, Microlicia cipoana, Microlicia curralensis, Microlicia damazioi, Microlicia edmundoi, Microlicia minima, Microlicia sickii, Microlicia souzae-limae, Microlicia sublaevis, Microlicia suborbicularifolia, Microlicia trembleyaeformis, Microlicia warmingiana, Microlicia plumosa, Microlicia catolensis, Microlicia ciliatoglandulosa, Microlicia hirticalyx, Microlicia flavovirens, Microlicia contasensis, Microlicia fasciculata, Microlicia graveolens, Microlicia acuminata, Microlicia agrestis, Microlicia amblysepala, Microlicia amplexicaulis, Microlicia arenariaefolia, Microlicia balsamifera, Microlicia blanchetiana, Microlicia canastrensis, Microlicia cardiophora, Microlicia cordata, Microlicia crebropunctata, Microlicia crenulata, Microlicia cryptandra, Microlicia cuspidifolia, Microlicia denudata, Microlicia doryphylla, Microlicia elegans, Microlicia euphorbioides, Microlicia formosa, Microlicia fulva, Microlicia glandulifera, Microlicia glazioviana, Microlicia helvola, Microlicia hirsutissima, Microlicia humilis, Microlicia inquinans, Microlicia insignis, Microlicia isophylla, Microlicia jungermannioides,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Rosana Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Romero' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Mary Woodgyer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodgyer' in the authors string.