Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hispida
ID:
244372

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. & Bibliogr. Euphorbiaceae : 1190 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243704

Common Names

  • Microstachys hispida
  • Hispid Microstachys
  • Microstachys

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Synonyms

  • Sebastiania corniculata ferruginea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata hispida (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata incana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata intercedens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata klotzschiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata laeta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata lagoensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata leucoblepharis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata macrophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata major Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata mansoana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata megapontica Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata occidentalis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata oligophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata paraguayensis Chodat [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata purpurella Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata regnellii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata riedelii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata schuechiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata sclerophylla Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata speciosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata subglabrata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata tomentosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata weddelliana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida ambigua Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida aspera Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida brevipila Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida crotonoides (Mart.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida euhispida Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida ferruginea Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida glabrescens Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida graciliramea Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida incana Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida intercedens Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida klotzschiana Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida laeta Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida lagoensis Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida leucoblepharis Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida macrophylla Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida major Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida mansoana Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida megapontica Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida occidentalis Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida oligophylla Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida paraguayensis Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida purpurella Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida regnellii Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida riedelii Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida scandens Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida schuechiana (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida sclerophylla Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida speciosa Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida stenophylla Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida subglabrata Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida subpatula Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida tomentosa Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida villosula Pax [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida weddeliana (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
  • Stillingia crotonoides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata crotonoides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania hispida cuyabensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys crotonoides Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Cnemidostachys hispida Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Sebastiania corniculata crotonoides (Mart.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Microstachys hispida (also called 'Fern-Leafed Microstachys', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with small, fern-like leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microstachys hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microstachys hispida 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 hispida is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a medium-growing tree and may take several years to reach its full size. It is best to water the tree regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Microstachys hispida

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

Microstachys hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstachys hispida?

Microstachys hispida

What is the family of Microstachys hispida?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Microstachys hispida?

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-127639: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.