Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
331163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 151 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330495

Common Names

  • Urceola micrantha
  • Micrantha Urceola
  • Urceola Urceola

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Synonyms

  • Parabarium brachiatum Pierre [unknown]
  • Parabarium cambodiensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Parabarium candollei Pierre [unknown]
  • Parabarium chevalieri Pit. [unknown]
  • Parabarium diu-do Dubard & Eberhardt [unknown]
  • Parabarium langbiani (Vernet) Pichon [unknown]
  • Parabarium linearicarpum (Pierre) Pichon [unknown]
  • Parabarium linocarpum (Pierre) Pierre ex Spire [unknown]
  • Parabarium micranthum Pierre [unknown]
  • Parabarium multiflorum (King & Gamble) Lý [unknown]
  • Parabarium spireanum Pierre [unknown]
  • Parabarium utile (Hayata & Kawak.) Lý [unknown]
  • Parabarium utile kerrii Lý [unknown]
  • Parabarium vernetii Pierre [unknown]
  • Urceola linearicarpa (Pierre) D.J.Middleton [unknown]
  • Urceola montana M.R.Hend. [unknown]
  • Parabarium diu-do longifolia Dubard & Eberh. [unknown]
  • Chavannesia montana (M.R.Hend.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Cudicia gyrandra Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera annamensis Vernet [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera brachiata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera cambodiensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera langbiani Vernet [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera linearicarpa Pierre [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera linocarpa Pierre [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera micrantha A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera multiflora King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera utilis Hayata & Kawak. [unknown]
  • Echites brachiatus Wall. [unknown]
  • Echites micranthus Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera linocarpum Pierre [unknown]

Description

Urceola micrantha (also called Dwarf Urceola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, and dry sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Urceola micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urceola micrantha is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urceola micrantha is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Urceola micrantha

Urceola micrantha is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Urceola micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola micrantha?

Urceola micrantha

What is the common name of Urceola micrantha?

Dwarf Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola micrantha?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-210956: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.