Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Romero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39(4): 1177 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342619
Common Names
- Longicalycina Microlicia
- Longicalycina Microlicia Plant
- Microlicia Plant
Description
Microlicia longicalycina (also called Long-petaled Microlicia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Microlicia longicalycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its unique, spiny leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Microlicia longicalycina are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microlicia longicalycina is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Microlicia longicalycina
Microlicia longicalycina is native to Brazil.
Microlicia longicalycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlicia longicalycina?
Microlicia longicalycina
What is the common name of Microlicia longicalycina?
Longicalycina microlicia
What type of plant is Microlicia longicalycina?
Herb
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.