Microula leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
747468
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 30: 433 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746801
Common Names
- Microula leucantha
- White-flowered Microula
- Microula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microula leucantha (also called 'White-flowered Microula', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Microula leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microula leucantha is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microula leucantha is a perennial herb that is native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plant in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Microula leucantha
Microula leucantha is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
Microula leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microula leucantha?
Microula leucantha
What type of plant is Microula leucantha?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Microula leucantha found?
It is found in Mexico.
Species in the Microula genus
Microula mustangensis, Microula leucantha, Microula filicaulis, Microula galactantha, Microula pentagona, Microula ovalifolia, Microula muliensis, Microula pustulosa, Microula myosotidea, Microula bhutanica, Microula longipes, Microula forrestii, Microula sikkimensis, Microula blepharolepis, Microula involucriformis, Microula jilongensis, Microula ciliaris, Microula pseudotrichocarpa, Microula oblongifolia, Microula polygonoides, Microula spathulata, Microula younghusbandii, Microula hispidissima, Microula rockii, Microula trichocarpa, Microula turbinata, Microula longituba, Microula stenophylla, Microula diffusa, Microula tangutica, Microula tibetica, Microula leiocarpa, Microula efoveolata, Microula floribunda, Microula roseiflora,
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,
References
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107934-1: Based on the initial data import