Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 95 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243692
Common Names
- Microstachys chamaelea
- Chamaelea Microstachys
- Microstachys
Synonyms
- Sebastiania chamaelea (L.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Sebastiania chamaelea africana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Sebastiania chamaelea asperococca (F.Muell.) Pax [unknown]
- Sebastiania chamaelea chariensis Beille [unknown]
- Stillingia asperococca (F.Muell.) Baill. [unknown]
- Stillingia chamaelea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Tragia chamaelea L. [unknown]
- Cnemidostachys chamaelaea Spreng. [unknown]
- Cnemidostachys linearifolia Miq. [unknown]
- Elachocroton asperococcum F.Muell. [unknown]
- Excoecaria chamelaea Baill. [unknown]
Description
Microstachys chamaelea (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microstachys chamaelea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a flavoring in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microstachys chamaelea is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is round and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microstachys chamaelea is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Microstachys chamaelea
Microstachys chamaelea is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Microstachys chamaelea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microstachys chamaelea?
Microstachys chamaelea
What is the family of Microstachys chamaelea?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Microstachys chamaelea?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Microstachys genus
Microstachys acetosella,
Microstachys bidentata,
Microstachys chamaelea,
Microstachys corniculata,
Microstachys dalzielii,
Microstachys daphnoides,
Microstachys ditassoides,
Microstachys faradianensis,
Microstachys heterodoxa,
Microstachys hispida,
Microstachys marginata,
Microstachys nummularifolia,
Microstachys revoluta,
Microstachys serrulata,
Microstachys uleana,
Microstachys stipulacea,
Microstachys nana,
Microstachys glandulosa,
Microstachys crassifolia,
Microstachys anisodonta,
Microstachys salicifolia,
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,