Description
Microlicia blanchetiana (also called ‘Cabellos de Ángel’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with white tomentose branchlets. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microlicia blanchetiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microlicia blanchetiana is a white or pinkish-white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.