Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micronesicus
ID:
472952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 353 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472284

Common Names

  • Micronesicus
  • Pipturus
  • Pipturus micronesicus

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Description

Pipturus micronesicus (also called Micronesian Pipturus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Micronesia. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pipturus micronesicus is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pipturus micronesicus are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, thin, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pipturus micronesicus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pipturus micronesicus

Pipturus micronesicus can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Pipturus micronesicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pipturus micronesicus?

Pipturus micronesicus

What type of plant is Pipturus micronesicus?

Tree

What is the natural habitat of Pipturus micronesicus?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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