Microsteira gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1077028
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dubard, Dop & Arènes
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 20: 406 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076366
Common Names
- Graceful Microsteira
- Microsteira gracilis
- Microsteira gracilis var. gracilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microsteira gracilis (also called Gracile Starburst, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Microsteira gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsteira gracilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microsteira gracilis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Microsteira gracilis
Microsteira gracilis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
Species in the Microsteira genus
Microsteira tulearensis, Microsteira sclerophylla, Microsteira besomatensis, Microsteira ampihamensis, Microsteira ambovombensis, Microsteira ambongensis, Microsteira glaucifolia, Microsteira perrieri, Microsteira microcarpa, Microsteira macrophylla, Microsteira ivohibensis, Microsteira humbertii, Microsteira grandiflora, Microsteira brickavillensis, Microsteira glabrifolia, Microsteira firingalavae, Microsteira eriophylla, Microsteira decaryi, Microsteira diotostigma, Microsteira gracilis, Microsteira chorigyna, Microsteira paniculata, Microsteira radamae, Microsteira curtisii, Microsteira axillaris, Microsteira pluriseta, Microsteira floribunda,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500731: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Paul Dop (1876-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dop' in the authors string.