Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 46 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280691
Common Names
- Microlicia Lutea
- Yellow Microlicia
- Microlicia Tree
Description
Microlicia lutea (also called 'Cascudo', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microlicia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microlicia lutea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microlicia lutea is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to keep the plant compact and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Microlicia lutea
Microlicia lutea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Microlicia lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlicia lutea?
Microlicia lutea
What is the family of Microlicia lutea?
Melastomataceae
Where is Microlicia lutea found?
Colombia
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,