Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
952318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 565 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951656



Common Names

  • Microcarpa Alseis
  • Microcarpa False Roselle
  • False Roselle


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Description

Alseis microcarpa (also called 'Microcarpa Alseis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with narrow, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alseis microcarpa is white-greenish and about 2 cm wide. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a small, greenish-white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseis microcarpa is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid, native to Panama. It is best grown in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination of both. It requires bright light and high humidity. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Alseis microcarpa

Alseis microcarpa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6980: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.