Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 911 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250937
Common Names
- Microsechium palmatum
- Palmatum Microsechium
- Microsechium
Description
Microsechium palmatum (also called Palmate Microsechium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and palmate leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Microsechium palmatum is used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microsechium palmatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microsechium palmatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free, but may be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.
Where to Find Microsechium palmatum
Microsechium palmatum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
Microsechium palmatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microsechium palmatum?
Microsechium palmatum
What is the natural habitat of Microsechium palmatum?
Tropical forests
What is the flowering season of Microsechium palmatum?
Spring and summer
Species in the Microsechium genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,