Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
282580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Baehni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Candollea 9: 256 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281912

Common Names

  • Micrantha
  • Micrantha tree
  • Micrantha wood

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Synonyms

  • Labatia micrantha Urb. [unknown]

Description

Pouteria micrantha (also called Micrantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to the highlands of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow stamens. The fruits are yellow and orange, with a sweet, aromatic flavor. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands, and is often cultivated for its edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Pouteria micrantha is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. Its fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pouteria micrantha has yellow flowers, with small, black seeds and seedlings that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pouteria micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pouteria micrantha

Pouteria micrantha is native to Colombia.

Pouteria micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pouteria micrantha?

Pouteria micrantha

What is the common name of Pouteria micrantha?

Micrantha

Where is Pouteria micrantha native to?

South America

Species in the Pouteria genus

Pouteria adolfi-friedericii, Pouteria alnifolia, Pouteria altissima, Pouteria amapaensis, Pouteria amazonica, Pouteria ambelaniifolia, Pouteria amygdalicarpa, Pouteria amygdalina, Pouteria andarahiensis, Pouteria anomala, Pouteria anteridata, Pouteria arcuata, Pouteria areolatifolia, Pouteria arguacoensium, Pouteria aristata, Pouteria atabapoensis, Pouteria aubrevillei, Pouteria austin-smithii, Pouteria baehniana, Pouteria bangii, Pouteria bapeba, Pouteria beaurepairei, Pouteria belizensis, Pouteria benai, Pouteria bilocularis, Pouteria bonneriana, Pouteria brachyandra, Pouteria bracteata, Pouteria brevensis, Pouteria brevipetiolata, Pouteria briocheoides, Pouteria buenaventurensis, Pouteria bullata, Pouteria butyrocarpa, Pouteria caimito, Pouteria calistophylla, Pouteria campanulata, Pouteria campechiana, Pouteria canaimaensis, Pouteria capacifolia, Pouteria carrieana, Pouteria cayennensis, Pouteria celebica, Pouteria chiricana, Pouteria chocoensis, Pouteria cicatricata, Pouteria cinnamomea, Pouteria cladantha, Pouteria coelomatica, Pouteria collina,

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-164271: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Charles Baehni (1906-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baehni' in the authors string.