Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
suborbicularis
ID:
244319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 209 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243651



Common Names

  • Micropholis suborbicularis
  • Suborbicular Micropholis
  • Suborbicular Tree


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Description

Micropholis suborbicularis (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micropholis suborbicularis 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 suborbicularis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropholis suborbicularis is a slow-growing tree that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The tree should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Micropholis suborbicularis

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

Micropholis suborbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropholis suborbicularis?

Micropholis suborbicularis

What is the common name of Micropholis suborbicularis?

Suborbicularis

Where is Micropholis suborbicularis native to?

Central and South America

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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