Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
selaginea
ID:
1249063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 188 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248401



Common Names

  • Microlicia selaginea
  • Selaginea Microlicia
  • Selaginea


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Description

Microlicia selaginea (also called Selaginea Microlicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, leathery leaves with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microlicia selaginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlicia selaginea has small white flowers with five petals and a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia selaginea is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Microlicia selaginea

Microlicia selaginea can be found in western North America, from California to British Columbia.

Microlicia selaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlicia selaginea?

Microlicia selaginea

What is the common name of Microlicia selaginea?

Selaginea Lichen

What is the natural habitat of Microlicia selaginea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,