Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
porphyrocarpa
ID:
244298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baehni) Monach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 7: 409 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243630



Common Names

  • Micropholis porphyrocarpa
  • Purple-fruited Micropholis
  • Micropholis Porphyrocarpa


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Synonyms

  • Pouteria porphyrocarpa Baehni [unknown]

Description

Micropholis porphyrocarpa (also called Purple-Fruited 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 porphyrocarpa 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 porphyrocarpa 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 porphyrocarpa is a tropical tree that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist medium until they root.

Where to Find Micropholis porphyrocarpa

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

Micropholis porphyrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis porphyrocarpa?

Micropholis porphyrocarpa

What is the common name of Micropholis porphyrocarpa?

Not available

Where is Micropholis porphyrocarpa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127565: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.