Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 457 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242951
Common Names
- Micrechites polyanthus
- Polyanthus Magnolia
- Many-Flowered Magnolia
Synonyms
- Ichnocarpus baillonii (Pierre ex Spire) Lý [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus himalaicus T.Yamaz. [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus polyanthus (Blume) P.I.Forst. [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus pubiflorus Hook.f. [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus radicans Wall. [unknown]
- Micrechites baillonii Pierre ex Spire [unknown]
- Micrechites ellipticus Hook.f. [unknown]
- Micrechites ellipticus scortechinii King & Gamble [unknown]
- Micrechites ferrugineus Pit. [unknown]
- Micrechites lachnocarpus Tsiang [unknown]
- Micrechites malipoensis parvifolius Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
- Micrechites pubiflorus (Hook.f.) Kerr [unknown]
- Micrechites radicans Markgr. [unknown]
- Micrechites rehderianus Tsiang [unknown]
- Micrechites sabitae R.N.De & V.Naray. [unknown]
- Micrechites scortechinii (King & Gamble) Ridl. [unknown]
- Tabernaemontana polyantha Blume [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus sabitae (R.N.De & V.Naray.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]
- Ichnocarpus sabitae laxiflorus (R.N.De & V.Naray.) Rasingam, Diwakar & R.P.Pandey [unknown]
- Micrechites sabitae laxiflorus R.N.De & V.Naray. [unknown]
Description
Micrechites polyanthus (also called Polyanthus Micrechites, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Indonesia. 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 polyanthus 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 polyanthus 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 polyanthus
Micrechites polyanthus is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.
Micrechites polyanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micrechites polyanthus?
Micrechites polyanthus
What are the common names of Micrechites polyanthus?
Polyanthus ginger
What is the natural habitat of Micrechites polyanthus?
It is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
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,