Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
222477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 623 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221806

Common Names

  • Lacmellea microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Lacmellea
  • Lacmellea Microcarpa

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Synonyms

  • Zschokkea microcarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Hancornia microcarpa Spruce ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Lacmellea microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Lacmellea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lacmellea microcarpa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lacmellea microcarpa is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacmellea microcarpa can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lacmellea microcarpa

Lacmellea microcarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Lacmellea microcarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Lacmellea microcarpa?

Microcarpa

What is the scientific name of Microcarpa?

Lacmellea microcarpa

What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea microcarpa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106777: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.