Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
caatingae
ID:
1306662

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Coelho & R.Romero

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 343(3): 241. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319116

Common Names

  • Microlicia caatingae
  • Caatingae Microlicia
  • Microlicia Caatingae

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Description

Microlicia caatingae (also called Caatinga Microlicia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, growing in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Microlicia caatingae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlicia caatingae has white flowers with yellowish-greenish sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia caatingae is a small shrub or tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Microlicia caatingae

Microlicia caatingae can be found in the Atlantic forest of Brazil.

Microlicia caatingae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlicia caatingae?

Microlicia caatingae

What is the common name of Microlicia caatingae?

Caatinga Microlicia

What is the natural habitat of Microlicia caatingae?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Microlicia genus

Microlicia bahiensis, Microlicia carrasci, Microlicia cipoana, Microlicia curralensis, Microlicia damazioi, Microlicia edmundoi, Microlicia minima, Microlicia sickii, Microlicia souzae-limae, Microlicia sublaevis, Microlicia suborbicularifolia, Microlicia trembleyaeformis, Microlicia warmingiana, Microlicia plumosa, Microlicia catolensis, Microlicia ciliatoglandulosa, Microlicia hirticalyx, Microlicia flavovirens, Microlicia contasensis, Microlicia fasciculata, Microlicia graveolens, Microlicia acuminata, Microlicia agrestis, Microlicia amblysepala, Microlicia amplexicaulis, Microlicia arenariaefolia, Microlicia balsamifera, Microlicia blanchetiana, Microlicia canastrensis, Microlicia cardiophora, Microlicia cordata, Microlicia crebropunctata, Microlicia crenulata, Microlicia cryptandra, Microlicia cuspidifolia, Microlicia denudata, Microlicia doryphylla, Microlicia elegans, Microlicia euphorbioides, Microlicia formosa, Microlicia fulva, Microlicia glandulifera, Microlicia glazioviana, Microlicia helvola, Microlicia hirsutissima, Microlicia humilis, Microlicia inquinans, Microlicia insignis, Microlicia isophylla, Microlicia jungermannioides,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Rosana Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Romero' in the authors string.
Jôane Coelho de Jesus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Coelho' in the authors string.