Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
micranthum
ID:
395558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 50 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394890

Common Names

  • Poikilospermum micranthum
  • Small-Flowered Poikilospermum
  • Micranthum Poikilospermum

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Synonyms

  • Conocephalus micranthus Miq. [unknown]

Description

Poikilospermum micranthum (also called Poikilospermum micranthum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a member of the family Melastomataceae and is found in humid and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Poikilospermum micranthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poikilospermum micranthum has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poikilospermum micranthum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained, moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Poikilospermum micranthum

Poikilospermum micranthum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Poikilospermum micranthum FAQ

What are the common names of Poikilospermum micranthum?

African Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Poikilospermum micranthum?

Tropical Africa

What is the average height of Poikilospermum micranthum?

Up to 10 feet

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856036-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.