Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fresen.) Hilger & Podlech
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 148: 302 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283673
Common Names
- Microparacaryum intermedium
- Microparacaryum
- Intermedium
Description
Microparacaryum intermedium (also called 'Intermediate Microparacaryum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It has small, yellow flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Microparacaryum intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Microparacaryum intermedium for. stellatum (Riedl) Hilger & Podlech
Microparacaryum intermedium for. mattiastroides Hilger & Podlech
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microparacaryum intermedium has small white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Microparacaryum intermedium requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering. Propagation can be done through seed or division.
Where to Find Microparacaryum intermedium
Microparacaryum intermedium can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Microparacaryum intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microparacaryum intermedium?
Microparacaryum intermedium
What is the common name of Microparacaryum intermedium?
Intermediate Microparacaryum
What is the natural habitat of Microparacaryum intermedium?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Microparacaryum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,