Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
244308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 41 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243640



Common Names

  • Micropholis rugosa
  • Rugose Micropholis
  • Micropholis Rugosa


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Synonyms

  • Micropholis rugosa harrisii Pierre [unknown]
  • Pouteria rugosa (Sw.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sapota rugosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon pomiforme A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon rugosum Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Bumelia egensis Poepp. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon rugosum parviflorum Miq. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum pomiforme Bert. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum rugosum Sw. [unknown]

Description

Micropholis rugosa (also called Rugose 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 rugosa 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

The flower of Micropholis rugosa is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropholis rugosa 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 rugosa

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

Micropholis rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis rugosa?

Micropholis rugosa

What is the common name of Micropholis rugosa?

Not available

Where is Micropholis rugosa 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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