Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
947603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ladbr.) Zarucchi & J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 77: 851 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946941

Common Names

  • Duroia micrantha
  • Micrantha Duroia
  • Micrantha Tree

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Description

Duroia micrantha (also called Genipa micrantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Duroia micrantha is used as a traditional medicine in South America to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Duroia micrantha are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duroia micrantha is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Duroia micrantha

Duroia micrantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65328: Based on the initial data import
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.
James Ladbrook (b.1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ladbr.' in the authors string.