Micrococca mercurialis

Cultivation Details

The plant is often found as a weed in gardens and fields within its native range^[1]. The species Micrococca mercurialis comprises a polyploidal complex that is selected by climate, which determines the duration of the growth cycle. There are three forms: 2n = 20 The diploid form, it is found in the dry sudan zone and has a short growth cycle^[1]. 2n = 40 The tetraploid form, it is found in the intermediate guinean zone^[1]. 2n = 60 The hexaploid form, it is found in the humid dense forest zone and has a long or continuous growth cycle^[1].