Bucephalandra micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1328942
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 415 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341396
Common Names
- Bucephalandra micrantha
- Micrantha Bucephalandra
- Bucephalandra
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Bucephalandra micrantha (also called Dwarf Bucephalandra, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Indonesia. It has a single, erect stem with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Bucephalandra micrantha is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bucephalandra micrantha has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Bucephalandra micrantha can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to use a nutrient-rich substrate and keep the plant moist but not soggy. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity.
Where to Find Bucephalandra micrantha
Bucephalandra micrantha is native to the tropical forests of Borneo.
Bucephalandra micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra micrantha?
Bucephalandra micrantha
What is the common name of Bucephalandra micrantha?
Micrantha Bucephalandra
What is the natural habitat of Bucephalandra micrantha?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Bucephalandra genus
Bucephalandra catherineae, Bucephalandra gigantea, Bucephalandra magnifolia, Bucephalandra motleyana, Bucephalandra pygmaea, Bucephalandra akantha, Bucephalandra aurantiitheca, Bucephalandra belindae, Bucephalandra bogneri, Bucephalandra chimaera, Bucephalandra chrysokoupa, Bucephalandra diabolica, Bucephalandra elliptica, Bucephalandra forcipula, Bucephalandra goliath, Bucephalandra kerangas, Bucephalandra kishii, Bucephalandra minotaur, Bucephalandra muluensis, Bucephalandra oblanceolata, Bucephalandra oncophora, Bucephalandra pubes, Bucephalandra sordidula, Bucephalandra tetana, Bucephalandra ultramafica, Bucephalandra vespula, Bucephalandra yengiae, Bucephalandra micrantha, Bucephalandra spathulifolia, Bucephalandra filiformis, Bucephalandra adei, Bucephalandra danumensis,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144599-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.