Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 54(Mém. 3c): 248 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158358
Common Names
- Sublaevis Microlicia
- Sublaevis Licania
- Sublaevis Licania Microlicia
Description
Microlicia sublaevis (also called Smooth Microlicia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Microlicia sublaevis is used in traditional medicine to treat stomach aches, 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 sublaevis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microlicia sublaevis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Microlicia sublaevis
Microlicia sublaevis is found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Microlicia sublaevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microlicia sublaevis?
Microlicia sublaevis
What is the common name of Microlicia sublaevis?
Sublaevis Microlicia
What is the natural habitat of Microlicia sublaevis?
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,