Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 5: 100 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243671
Common Names
- Microsaccus albovirescens
- Albovirescens Microsaccus
- Albovirescens Tree
Description
Microsaccus albovirescens (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microsaccus albovirescens is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsaccus albovirescens has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microsaccus albovirescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Microsaccus albovirescens
Microsaccus albovirescens can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Microsaccus albovirescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsaccus albovirescens?
Microsaccus albovirescens
What is the natural habitat of Microsaccus albovirescens?
It is native to Borneo
What is the flower color of Microsaccus albovirescens?
The flowers are white
Species in the Microsaccus genus
Microsaccus affinis,
Microsaccus albovirescens,
Microsaccus ampullaceus,
Microsaccus borneensis,
Microsaccus canaliculatus,
Microsaccus dempoensis,
Microsaccus griffithii,
Microsaccus javensis,
Microsaccus ramosus,
Microsaccus sumatranus,
Microsaccus truncatus,
Microsaccus wenzelii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,