Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsiang & P.T.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 381 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242943
Common Names
- Micrechites malipoensis
- Malipoensis Magnolia
- Malipo Magnolia
Synonyms
- Ichnocarpus malipoensis (Tsiang & P.T.Li) D.J.Middleton [unknown]
Description
Micrechites malipoensis (also called Malipo Micrechites, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to China. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Micrechites malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with white veins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micrechites malipoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Micrechites malipoensis
Micrechites malipoensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Micrechites malipoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrechites malipoensis?
Micrechites malipoensis
What type of plant is Micrechites malipoensis?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Micrechites malipoensis originate from?
China
Species in the Micrechites genus
Micrechites andamanicus,
Micrechites archboldianus,
Micrechites jacquetii,
Micrechites malipoensis,
Micrechites novoguineensis,
Micrechites parkinsonii,
Micrechites polyanthus,
Micrechites rhombifolius,
Micrechites serpyllifolius,
Micrechites glaber,
Micrechites grandiflorus,
Micrechites warianus,
Micrechites lancifolia,
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,