Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hexandrum
ID:
243587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 283 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242919

Common Names

  • Micrantheum hexandrum
  • Hexandrum Magnolia
  • Six-Stamened Magnolia

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Synonyms

  • Micranthea hexandra (Hook.f.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus boroniacus (F.Muell.) Gruning [unknown]
  • Caletia hexandra (Hook.f.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Caletia micrantheoides Baill. [illegitimate]

Description

Micrantheum hexandrum (also called Micrantheum hexandrum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Micrantheum hexandrum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micrantheum hexandrum is small and white with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with white, six-petaled flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micrantheum hexandrum is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Micrantheum hexandrum

Micrantheum hexandrum is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Micrantheum hexandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micrantheum hexandrum?

Micrantheum hexandrum

What is the family of Micrantheum hexandrum?

Magnoliaceae

What is the common name of Micrantheum hexandrum?

Hexandrum Magnolia

Species in the Micrantheum genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References