Miquelia dentata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
374389
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bedd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 38 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373721
Common Names
- Miquelia dentata
- Toothed Miquelia
- Toothed Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miquelia dentata (also called Toothed miquelia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Indonesia and is found in moist, subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miquelia dentata is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miquelia dentata has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three or more. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miquelia dentata is a small evergreen tree native to India and Bangladesh. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Miquelia dentata
Miquelia dentata is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Miquelia dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miquelia dentata?
Miquelia dentata
What is the common name of Miquelia dentata?
Dentate Miquelia
Where is Miquelia dentata found?
Miquelia dentata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Miquelia genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,
References
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608051-1: Based on the initial data import