Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
contasensis
ID:
1035471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodgyer & Zappi

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(2): 280 (-284; fig. 2) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034809



Common Names

  • Microlicia contasensis
  • Contas Microlicia
  • Contasensis Microlicia


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Uses & Benefits

Microlicia contasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Microlicia contasensis has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Microlicia contasensis is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Microlicia contasensis are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia contasensis is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.

Where to Find Microlicia contasensis

Microlicia contasensis is native to India and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100351930: Based on the initial data import
Elizabeth Mary Woodgyer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodgyer' in the authors string.
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.