Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
233037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & M.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 30: 33 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232368

Common Names

  • Machaonia micrantha
  • Small-flowered Machaonia
  • Small-flowered Machaonie

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Description

Machaonia micrantha (also called small-flowered machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaonia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia micrantha is yellow and small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaonia micrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Machaonia micrantha

Machaonia micrantha is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Machaonia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaonia micrantha?

Machaonia micrantha

What is the common name of Machaonia micrantha?

Micranthous Machaonia

What is the family of Machaonia micrantha?

Rubiaceae

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-116833: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Mayra Fernández (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fernández' in the authors string.