Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
carrasci
ID:
159006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 45 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158335

Common Names

  • Carrasci Microlicia
  • Microlicia Carrasci
  • Carrasci's Microlicia

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Description

Microlicia carrasci (also called Carrasco Microlicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is a shrub with a rounded crown, reaching up to 5 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pinnate venation and a leathery texture. It is found in humid forests and in shady areas of the Atlantic forest.

Uses & Benefits

Microlicia carrasci is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to reduce inflammation and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microlicia carrasci is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlicia carrasci is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Microlicia carrasci

Microlicia carrasci is found in Brazil.

Microlicia carrasci FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlicia carrasci?

Microlicia carrasci

What is the common name of Microlicia carrasci?

Carrasci Microlicia

What is the natural habitat of Microlicia carrasci?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,