Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
guyanensis
ID:
244276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 40 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243608



Common Names

  • Micropholis guyanensis
  • Guyanensis Micropholis
  • Guyanensis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Micropholis chrysophylloides Pierre [unknown]
  • Micropholis cruegeriana Pierre [unknown]
  • Micropholis curvata (Pierre) Pierre & Urb. [unknown]
  • Micropholis cyrtobotrya (Mart. ex Miq.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Micropholis discolor Pierre [unknown]
  • Pouteria achradoformis (Pierre) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria balata (Pierre ex Urb) Baehni [unknown]
  • Pouteria discolor (Pierre) Stehlé [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon guyanense A.DC. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum acuminatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Micropholis grandifolia Pierre [unknown]

Description

Micropholis guyanensis (also called Guyanese 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 guyanensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micropholis guyanensis sub. duckeana (Baehni) T.D.Penn.
Micropholis guyanensis sub. guyanensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropholis guyanensis 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 guyanensis 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 guyanensis

Micropholis guyanensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Micropholis guyanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis guyanensis?

Micropholis guyanensis

What is the common name of Micropholis guyanensis?

Not available

Where is Micropholis guyanensis 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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