Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 367 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243679
Common Names
- Microsaccus javensis
- Javensis Microsaccus
- Javensis Tree
Description
Microsaccus javensis (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 javensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a flavoring in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsaccus javensis 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 javensis 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 javensis
Microsaccus javensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Microsaccus javensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsaccus javensis?
Microsaccus javensis
What is the natural habitat of Microsaccus javensis?
It is native to Java
What is the flower color of Microsaccus javensis?
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,