Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
243557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 142 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242889

Common Names

  • Micrandra elata
  • Elata Magnolia
  • Tall Magnolia

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Synonyms

  • Micrandra bracteosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Micrandra brownsbergensis Lanj. [unknown]
  • Micrandra glaziovii Pax [unknown]
  • Micrandra santanderensis Croizat [unknown]
  • Pogonophyllum elatum Didr. [unknown]

Description

Micrandra elata (also called Micrandra elata, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micrandra elata is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant flowers. The leaves are used to make tea and the flowers are used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micrandra elata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrandra elata is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Micrandra elata

Micrandra elata is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Micrandra elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrandra elata?

Micrandra elata

What is the family of Micrandra elata?

Magnoliaceae

What is the common name of Micrandra elata?

Elata Magnolia

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References