Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) R.E.Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 217 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242906
Common Names
- Micrandra spruceana
- Spruceana Magnolia
- Spruce's Magnolia
Synonyms
- Micrandra australis R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Micrandra cunuri Baill. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Micrandra glabra R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Pogonophora cunuri Baill. [unknown]
- Cunuria australis R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Cunuria bracteosa Ducke [unknown]
- Cunuria glabra R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Cunuria spruceana Baill. [unknown]
- Cunuria spruceana bracteosa (Ducke) R.E.Schult. [unknown]
Description
Micrandra spruceana (also called Micrandra spruceana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Micrandra spruceana is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers. The leaves are used to make tea and the flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micrantheum demissum has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micrandra spruceana is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Micrandra spruceana
Micrandra spruceana is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Micrandra spruceana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrandra spruceana?
Micrandra spruceana
What is the family of Micrandra spruceana?
Magnoliaceae
What is the common name of Micrandra spruceana?
Spruce's Magnolia
Species in the Micrandra genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,