Microlicia cupressina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupressina
ID:
1249061
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. 4: 302 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248399
Common Names
- Microlicia cupressina
- Cupressina Microlicia
- Cupressina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microlicia cupressina (also called Cupressina Microlicia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, leathery leaves with white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microlicia cupressina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microlicia cupressina has small white flowers with five petals and a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microlicia cupressina is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Microlicia cupressina
Microlicia cupressina can be found in western North America, from California to British Columbia.
Microlicia cupressina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlicia cupressina?
Microlicia cupressina
What is the common name of Microlicia cupressina?
Cupressina Lichen
What is the natural habitat of Microlicia cupressina?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.