Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
1324243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Gardner) Paul G.Wilson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 26: 583 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336697



Common Names

  • Microcybe ambigua
  • Ambiguous Microcybe
  • Ambiguous Mushroom


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Description

Microcybe ambigua (also called Ambiguous Microcybe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height, with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Microcybe ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to create natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcybe ambigua has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcybe ambigua can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Microcybe ambigua

Microcybe ambigua can be found in Australia.

Microcybe ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcybe ambigua?

Microcybe ambigua

What is the natural habitat of Microcybe ambigua?

Temperate forests of North America

What is the common name of Microcybe ambigua?

None

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.