Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
microsepala
ID:
281803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 478 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281135

Common Names

  • Portlandia microsepala
  • Microsepala Portlandia
  • Small-sepaled Portlandia

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Description

Portlandia microsepala (also called Microsepalous Portlandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in dry forests, scrub, and secondary vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Portlandia microsepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Portlandia microsepala are white or yellowish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The flowers are borne in umbels of up to 15 flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Portlandia microsepala can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. When grown in a pot, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be kept in a bright location, but out of direct sunlight.

Where to Find Portlandia microsepala

Portlandia microsepala is native to the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago.

Portlandia microsepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Portlandia microsepala?

Portlandia microsepala

What is the common name of Portlandia microsepala?

Microsepala

What is the natural habitat of Portlandia microsepala?

Dry forests and thickets in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

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