Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
197525

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

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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.

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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

References

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.