Tetramicra malpighiarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malpighiarum
ID:
322295
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Hern. & M.A.Díaz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5(1): 189 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321627
Common Names
- Tetramicra malpighiarum
- Malpighiarum
- Tetramicra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tetramicra malpighiarum (also called 'Malpighi's Micra', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tetramicra malpighiarum is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and to make essential oils. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to repel insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetramicra malpighiarum has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tetramicra malpighiarum is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tetramicra malpighiarum
Tetramicra malpighiarum is native to Uruguay and can be found in the Montevideo region.
Tetramicra malpighiarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramicra malpighiarum?
Tetramicra malpighiarum
What type of plant is Tetramicra malpighiarum?
It is a shrub
Where is Tetramicra malpighiarum native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Tetramicra genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202431: Based on the initial data import
Marta Aleida Díaz Dumas (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Díaz' in the authors string.
J.A. Hernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Hern.' in the authors string.