Sarcomphalus microdictyus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microdictyus
ID:
1041599
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 72 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040937
Common Names
- Sarcomphalus microdictyus
- Microdictyus's Sarcomphalus
- Microdictyus Sarcomphalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcomphalus microdictyus (also called Small-toothed Sarcomphalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcomphalus microdictyus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarcomphalus microdictyus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarcomphalus microdictyus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Sarcomphalus microdictyus
Sarcomphalus microdictyus is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Species in the Sarcomphalus genus
Sarcomphalus domingensis, Sarcomphalus divaricatus, Sarcomphalus crenatus, Sarcomphalus reticulatus, Sarcomphalus laurinus, Sarcomphalus parvifolius, Sarcomphalus acutifolius, Sarcomphalus bidens, Sarcomphalus microdictyus, Sarcomphalus obovatus, Sarcomphalus taylori, Sarcomphalus havanensis, Sarcomphalus amole, Sarcomphalus chloroxylon, Sarcomphalus cinnamomum, Sarcomphalus cyclocardius, Sarcomphalus glaziovii, Sarcomphalus guatemalensis, Sarcomphalus joazeiro, Sarcomphalus lloydii, Sarcomphalus mexicanus, Sarcomphalus mistol, Sarcomphalus obtusifolius, Sarcomphalus pedunculatus, Sarcomphalus piurensis, Sarcomphalus platyphyllus, Sarcomphalus rhodoxylon, Sarcomphalus saeri, Sarcomphalus strychnifolius, Sarcomphalus thyrsiflorus, Sarcomphalus undulatus, Sarcomphalus yucatanensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:227790-2: Based on the initial data import