Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ericoides
ID:
243584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 4: 53 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242916



Common Names

  • Micrantheum ericoides
  • Ericoides Magnolia
  • Heath Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Micrantheum boroniaceum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Micrantheum ericoides intermedium Grüning [unknown]
  • Micrantheum ericoides juniperinum Grüning [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus lhotzkyanus Hochst. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Caletia ericodes (Desf.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Micrantheum ericoides genuinum Gruning [unknown]

Description

Micrantheum ericoides (also called Micrantheum ericoides, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micrantheum ericoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micrantheum ericoides is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with white, star-shaped flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrantheum ericoides is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Micrantheum ericoides

Micrantheum ericoides is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Micrantheum ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrantheum ericoides?

Micrantheum ericoides

What is the family of Micrantheum ericoides?

Magnoliaceae

What is the common name of Micrantheum ericoides?

Eriodes Magnolia

Species in the Micrantheum genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References