Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
gardneriana
ID:
244270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 37 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243602



Common Names

  • Micropholis gardneriana
  • Gardneriana Micropholis
  • Gardneriana Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Micropholis burchelliana Pierre [unknown]
  • Micropholis glazioviana Pierre [unknown]
  • Pouteria arenicola Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria burchelliana (Pierre) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria obtusifolia Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon gardnerianum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon gardnerianum glabratum Miq. [unknown]
  • Pouteria obtusifolia typica Baehni [unknown]

Description

Micropholis gardneriana (also called Gardner's Micropholis, among many other common names) is a small tree native to South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests in French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Micropholis gardneriana is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropholis gardneriana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropholis gardneriana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Micropholis gardneriana

Micropholis gardneriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Micropholis gardneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis gardneriana?

Micropholis gardneriana

What is the common name of Micropholis gardneriana?

Not available

Where is Micropholis gardneriana found?

Brazil

Species in the Micropholis genus

Micropholis acutangula, Micropholis brochidodroma, Micropholis casiquiarensis, Micropholis caudata, Micropholis cayennensis, Micropholis compta, Micropholis crassipedicellata, Micropholis crotonoides, Micropholis cylindrocarpa, Micropholis egensis, Micropholis emarginata, Micropholis garciniifolia, Micropholis gardneriana, Micropholis gnaphaloclados, Micropholis grandiflora, Micropholis guyanensis, Micropholis humboldtiana, Micropholis longipedicellata, Micropholis macrophylla, Micropholis madeirensis, Micropholis maguirei, Micropholis melinoniana, Micropholis mensalis, Micropholis obscura, Micropholis polita, Micropholis porphyrocarpa, Micropholis resinifera, Micropholis retusa, Micropholis rugosa, Micropholis sanctae-rosae, Micropholis spectabilis, Micropholis splendens, Micropholis submarginalis, Micropholis suborbicularis, Micropholis trunciflora, Micropholis venamoensis, Micropholis venulosa, Micropholis williamii,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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