Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chamaelea
ID:
244360

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127628: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.