Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 55: 73 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243084
Common Names
- Microcorys queenslandica
- Queenslandica Microcorys
- Queenslandica Magnolia
Description
Microcorys queenslandica (also called Queensland microcorys, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Microcorys queenslandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and is a popular choice for rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microcorys queenslandica is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microcorys queenslandica can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Microcorys queenslandica
Microcorys queenslandica is native to Australia and can be found in moist, evergreen forests.
Microcorys queenslandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcorys queenslandica?
Microcorys queenslandica
What type of plant is Microcorys queenslandica?
A flowering plant
Where is Microcorys queenslandica found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Microcorys genus
Microcorys barbata,
Microcorys capitata,
Microcorys cephalantha,
Microcorys elliptica,
Microcorys eremophiloides,
Microcorys ericifolia,
Microcorys exserta,
Microcorys glabra,
Microcorys lenticularis,
Microcorys longiflora,
Microcorys longifolia,
Microcorys macredieana,
Microcorys obovata,
Microcorys pimeloides,
Microcorys purpurea,
Microcorys queenslandica,
Microcorys subcanescens,
Microcorys tenuifolia,
Microcorys virgata,
Microcorys wilsoniana,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,