Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) Walp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Linnaea13: 470 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196854
Common Names
- Amphithalea micrantha
- Small-flowered Thalea
- Micrantha Thalea
Synonyms
- Amphithalea pocockiae L.Bolus [valid]
- Cryphiantha imbricata Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
- Ingenhoussia micrantha E.Mey. [valid]
- Amphithalea micrantha nitida Walp. [valid]
- Amphithalea micrantha villosa Walp. [valid]
Description
Amphithalea micrantha (also called small amphithalea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South East Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Amphithalea micrantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphithalea micrantha has yellow flowers with a short calyx tube. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a small cotyledon and the first true leaves are ovate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphithalea micrantha is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood.
Where to Find Amphithalea micrantha
Amphithalea micrantha is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and western parts of the island.
Amphithalea micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphithalea micrantha?
Amphithalea micrantha
What is the common name of Amphithalea micrantha?
Micrantha
What is the family of Amphithalea micrantha?
Fabaceae
Species in the Amphithalea genus
Amphithalea alba,
Amphithalea axillaris,
Amphithalea biovulata,
Amphithalea bodkinii,
Amphithalea concava,
Amphithalea cuneifolia,
Amphithalea ericifolia,
Amphithalea fourcadei,
Amphithalea imbricata,
Amphithalea intermedia,
Amphithalea micrantha,
Amphithalea oppositifolia,
Amphithalea phylicoides,
Amphithalea sericea,
Amphithalea speciosa,
Amphithalea stokoei,
Amphithalea tomentosa,
Amphithalea violacea,
Amphithalea virgata,
Amphithalea williamsonii,
Amphithalea perplexa,
Amphithalea bowiei,
Amphithalea bullata,
Amphithalea cedarbergensis,
Amphithalea ciliaris,
Amphithalea cymbifolia,
Amphithalea dahlgrenii,
Amphithalea flava,
Amphithalea minima,
Amphithalea monticola,
Amphithalea muirii,
Amphithalea muraltioides,
Amphithalea obtusiloba,
Amphithalea pageae,
Amphithalea purpurea,
Amphithalea rostrata,
Amphithalea spinosa,
Amphithalea tortilis,
Amphithalea vlokii,
Amphithalea ericaefolia,
Amphithalea villosa,
Amphithalea maroccana,
Amphithalea tapetiformis,
Amphithalea esterhuyseniae,
Amphithalea ornata,
Species in the Fabaceae family