Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
daphnoides
ID:
244365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Zucc.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 91 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243697

Common Names

  • Microstachys daphnoides
  • Daphnoides Microstachys
  • Microstachys

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Synonyms

  • Microstachys daphnoides incana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides incana (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides intermedia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides major Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides myrtilloides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides oleoides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myrtilloides Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myrtilloides daphnoides Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myrtilloides incana (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myrtilloides intermedia (Müll.Arg. ex Mart.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania myrtilloides major (Müll.Arg. ex Mart.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania oleoides (Mart. & Zucc.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Stillingia myrtilloides Baill. [unknown]
  • Microstachys daphnoides myrtilloides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Microstachys daphnoides oleoides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys daphnoides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys myrtilloides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys oleoides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Microstachys daphnoides genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania daphnoides genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Microstachys daphnoides (also called Daphne-like Microstachys, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Microstachys daphnoides 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 daphnoides 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 daphnoides 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 daphnoides

Microstachys daphnoides is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Microstachys daphnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstachys daphnoides?

Microstachys daphnoides

What is the family of Microstachys daphnoides?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Microstachys daphnoides?

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-127632: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.