Vantanea micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
1247948
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 4: 30 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247286
Common Names
- Vantanea Micrantha
- Micrantha Vantanea
- Vantanea Micrantha Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vantanea micrantha (also called Dwarf Vantanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a woody shrub that grows in tropical forests and is characterized by its thick, woody stems and small, oval leaves. The flowers are white or yellow and the fruits are small, round capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Vantanea micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vantanea micrantha is white with a yellowish center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vantanea micrantha can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Vantanea micrantha
Vantanea micrantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the Magdalena Valley.
Vantanea micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vantanea micrantha?
Vantanea micrantha
What is the common name for Vantanea micrantha?
Small-flowered Vantanea
What type of plant is Vantanea micrantha?
It is a shrub
Species in the Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata, Vantanea paraensis, Vantanea peruviana, Vantanea occidentalis, Vantanea depleta, Vantanea barbourii, Vantanea spichigeri, Vantanea celativenia, Vantanea magdalenensis, Vantanea micrantha, Vantanea tuberculata, Vantanea compacta, Vantanea bahiaensis, Vantanea morii, Vantanea ovicarpa, Vantanea deniseae, Vantanea maculicarpa,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50140870: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.