Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
froesii
ID:
922648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sucre) E.L.Cabral & E.B.Souza

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 120 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921983

Common Names

  • Mitracarpus Froesii
  • Froes' Mitracarpus
  • Froes' Tree

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Description

Mitracarpus froesii (also called Frosii mitracarpus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mitracarpus froesii is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitracarpus froesii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus froesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Mitracarpus froesii

Mitracarpus froesii is native to Brazil, and can be found in the Atlantic forest.

Species in the Mitracarpus genus

Mitracarpus acunae, Mitracarpus anthospermoides, Mitracarpus bahorucanus, Mitracarpus baturitensis, Mitracarpus brachystigma, Mitracarpus brasiliensis, Mitracarpus breviflorus, Mitracarpus brevis, Mitracarpus christii, Mitracarpus decumbens, Mitracarpus depauperatus, Mitracarpus eichleri, Mitracarpus eritrichoides, Mitracarpus filipes, Mitracarpus fischeri, Mitracarpus flagellatus, Mitracarpus fortunii, Mitracarpus frigidus, Mitracarpus glabrescens, Mitracarpus haitiensis, Mitracarpus hasslerianus, Mitracarpus hirtus, Mitracarpus laeteviridis, Mitracarpus lhotzkianus, Mitracarpus linearifolius, Mitracarpus linearis, Mitracarpus maxwelliae, Mitracarpus megapotamicus, Mitracarpus microspermus, Mitracarpus parvulus, Mitracarpus polycladus, Mitracarpus portoricensis, Mitracarpus pusillus, Mitracarpus recurvatus, Mitracarpus rigidifolius, Mitracarpus rizzinianus, Mitracarpus sagranus, Mitracarpus salzmannianus, Mitracarpus scaberulus, Mitracarpus schizangius, Mitracarpus squarrosus, Mitracarpus steyermarkii, Mitracarpus tenuis, Mitracarpus longicalyx, Mitracarpus bicrucis, Mitracarpus aristatus, Mitracarpus capitatus, Mitracarpus carnosus, Mitracarpus falcatus, Mitracarpus floribundus,

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-467601: Based on the initial data import
Dimitri Sucre Benjamin (1936-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sucre' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.
Elnatan Bezerra de Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Souza' in the authors string.