Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
microcarpus
ID:
1331846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schulman

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234(2): 113 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344300


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Description

Adelobotrys microcarpus (also called 'Small-fruited Adelobotrys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Adelobotryaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in forests and thickets at elevations of 500-1,500 meters. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adelobotrys microcarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adelobotrys microcarpus is white, with a yellow center and a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelobotrys microcarpus is a shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Adelobotrys microcarpus

Adelobotrys microcarpus is found in the tropical rainforest of South America.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Leif Schulman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schulman' in the authors string.